Strictly’s Anton du Beke shares emotional reaction to judging role as his wife cried
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mirror.co.ukEmotional Anton du Beke thanked Strictly bosses for rescuing his year - admitting his early exit left his ego 'around his ankles'.
The pro dancer thought his involvement was over after going home in the first week this year. Anton, 54, bowed out from the competition after he and former Home Secretary Jacqui Smith failed to be saved by the judges after losing the first viewer vote.
But the professional - who has been with the BBC dance contest since it started - was handed a lifeline after being asked to step in for Motsi Mabuse for two weeks after she had to jet off to Germany.
Anton says his stint alongside Craig Revel Horwood and head judge Shirley Ballas has saved 2020 for him as he thanked BBC bosses for giving him a chance.
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