Anton Du Beke

Anthony Paul Beke (born 20 July 1966), known professionally as Anton Du Beke (/d ˈbɛk/), is a British ballroom and Latin dancer, author and television presenter, best known for being a professional dancer and a judge on the BBC One celebrity dancing show Strictly Come Dancing. His professional dance partner since 1997 has been Erin Boag.

Anton Du Beke
Du Beke in 2019
Born
Anthony Paul Beke

(1966-07-20) 20 July 1966
Tonbridge, Kent, England
Occupation(s)Professional ballroom and Latin dancer, television presenter, comedian, author
TelevisionStrictly Come Dancing (Professional dancer (2004–2020); Judge (2021–present))
Hole in the Wall (2008–09)
Step Up to the Plate (2008)
Victoria Wood's Midlife Christmas (2009)
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Spouse
Hannah Summers
(m. 2017)
Children2

In 2009 he presented the United Kingdom version of Hole in the Wall for the BBC, replacing Dale Winton, after being a team captain in 2008. In November 2017 he released his debut studio album, From the Top, on Polydor Records. It reached number 21 on the UK Albums Chart.

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