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Anton du Beke is a British ballroom dancer, television presenter, author, and singer. He is best known for his appearances as a professional dancer on the BBC show “Strictly Come Dancing,” the UK version of “Dancing with the Stars.”
Anton was born Anthony Paul Beke on July 20, 1966, in Sevenoaks, Kent, England. He started his dance career at a young age and became proficient in various dance styles, particularly ballroom and Latin dance. He has won numerous dance championships and represented the UK in international competitions.
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Anton du Beke joined “Strictly Come Dancing” when the show premiered in 2004 and has been a staple of the series ever since. While he is one of the show’s original professional dancers, he has not won the coveted Glitterball trophy with his celebrity partners. Nevertheless, his charisma, humor, and enduring presence have made him a beloved figure among the show’s viewers.
Apart from “Strictly Come Dancing,” Anton has made several television appearances, both as a contestant and as a guest on various programs. He has also co-presented the BBC Two series “Step Up to the Plate” and competed on “Celebrity MasterChef.”
Beyond his television career, Anton du Beke is an accomplished author, having published several books, including fiction and non-fiction titles. He is also known for his love of singing and has released albums showcasing his vocal talents.
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Anton Du Beke, the Strictly Come Dancing judge, was stabbed in the stomach and the leg by his father on Boxing Day when he was a child and spent three days in hospital, he has said.
Anton Du Beke Wife: Meet Hannah Summers
Hannah Summers, 46, is the Chief Marketing Officer of AdaptiveMobile, a mobile phone security company. She met Anton, a star from Strictly, in 2011 at a formal dinner when he followed her into the washroom at a golf club.
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During an interview with the That Gaby Roslin Podcast last year, Anton admitted that he did not make a great first impression. It was reported in May 2017 by MailOnline that they had gotten married two months after becoming parents. There was speculation after she was seen wearing a large diamond engagement ring at Chelsea Flower Show.
In 2016, Anton expressed his love for his partner and hinted at their plans to get married, unable to hide his excitement about their relationship.
In November 2016, the couple announced that they were expecting twins, due to be born in spring 2017. On March 30th of that year, their son George and daughter Henrietta were born, and the couple excitedly shared the news on Instagram.
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