Strictly star forced to take everyday job to makes ends meet – 'I invested everything’
ok.co.ukAffectionately dubbed the “King of Ballroom”, judge Anton Du Beke has become a veritable national treasure since first gliding onto the Strictly Come Dancing set two decades ago.The professional ballroom dancer, 58, has appeared in every series since 2004, and despite many changes during that time, his enthusiasm has never waned. “The show has evolved unrecognisably, but has remained true to itself,” he tells OK!. “I’m so proud that Craig, Tess and I are the ones left from the very beginning.That makes me enormously proud and I hope we all stay until the end of time.
I think they’re brilliant.” During his 18 years as a Strictly dancer, Anton became known for his unwavering patience and wry humour, especially when propping up those who struggled to know a salsa from a samba.
While he was regularly paired with so-called “comedy” acts such as Ann Widdecombe and Nancy Dell’Olio, Anton was always supportive of his celeb partners, saying diplomatically: “They were all marvellous.
I enjoyed dancing and spending time with all of them. Some did better than others, that’s all I can say.” Anton has also defended the older contestants, including actress Lesley Joseph, with whom he danced in 2016.
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