Anton Du Beke can't stop smiling having recently been named as the replacement judge for Bruno Tonioli on the next series of BBC's Strictly Come Dancing.
And now, the professional dancer, 54, has joked that he is guaranteed a place in the final having never won the coveted glitterball trophy despite his 18-year tenure on the smash-hit show.
Speaking on Steph's Packed Lunch, Anton quipped that he "won't miss" being eliminated every year, but is delighted to be picked for the prestigious panel, which includes judges Craig Revel Horwood, Shirley Ballas and Motsi Mabuse.
He explained: "That is the double edge sword about it. The thing I love most is being the room… It is my favourite place in the whole world and I'm going to miss all of that
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