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Anton Du Beke: Strictly star details humiliating moment that saw him quit alcohol for good
Strictly Come Dancing fan favourite star Anton Du Beke has opened up about his decision to quit drinking at the age of 18, during a new interview.The professional dancer, who returns to the BBC One TV show as a judge for the 2021 series, spoke about an embarrassing moment which ultimately led to his decision.Anton, 55, said the fact that his father was a heavy drinker during his childhood was not the reason behind his choice to remain teetotal.During a chat with The Telegraph, he explained: "No, I don’t drink because I don’t like it."He went on to recall a humiliating incident which saw him wet himself while out in public."I got drunk when I was 18 and I weed myself,"(sic) Anton remembered."I had no constitution for it."And I thought, 'I