Anton Du Beke Bio | Wiki
Anton Du Beke is a well-known British ballroom and Latin dancer and television presenter. He was a professional dancer and later a judge on the BBC One celebrity dancing show, Strictly Come Dancing, since it began in 2004. He represented the UK version of Hole in the Wall, for the BBC in 2009. In addition, she released his debut studio album, From the Top in November 2017.
Anton Du Beke Age
He was born on July 20, 1966, in Sevenoaks, United Kingdom. Anton is 58 years old and celebrates his birthday every year on July 20.
Anton Du Beke Height
He is a man of tall stature. Anton stands at a height of 5 ft 11 in (Approx 1.80 m).
Anton Du Beke Family
He was born to his father and mother in Sevenoaks, United Kingdom. Anton holds British nationality and is the son of a Hungarian father, Antal Xavier Beke, and a Spanish mother, Ascensión Beke. He was raised with his two younger siblings Stephen Beke and Veronica Beke. Further, his father was physically abusive and the two were estranged until his death in 2001.
Anton Du Beke Wife | Married
He married his loving spouse, Hannah Summers in 2017. The couple announced they were expecting twins in November 2016, due in spring 2017. The two welcomed a son George and a daughter Henrietta born on March 30, 2017, as announced in an Instagram post. His family resides in Buckinghamshire.
Anton Du Beke Education
He attended the Holton School of Dancing in Sevenoaks, where he began dancing at 10. Anton had his first dancing exam in June 1978. The school was managed by Beryl Holton together with her mother Velda and later with her husband Stephen Turner. Further, he left school at 16 to follow an amateur dancing career.
Anton Du Beke Real Name
He uses his name Anton Du Beke in his professional activities. Moreoever, his real name is Anthony Paul Beke.
Anton Du Beke Dance | Dance Partner | Erin Boag
He decided to specialize in the ballroom at the age of 17, dancing during the evenings and at weekends. His regular professional partner is Erin Boag, the two met in 1997. The two won the 1998 and 1999 New Zealand Championships and turned professional in 2002, competing mainly in the United Kingdom. Erin and Anton’s best result on the competition circuit was in November 2003 when they won the IDTA Classic in Brighton.
Anton Du Beke Children’s Names
The couple announced they were expecting twins in November 2016, due in spring 2017. The two welcomed a son George and a daughter Henrietta born on March 30, 2017, as announced in an Instagram post. His family resides in Buckinghamshire.
Anton Du Beke Strictly Come Dancing
He appeared in every series of the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing since its inception in 2004. Anton first danced with singer Lesley Garrett and finished in third place. In season two, he partnered with presenter Esther Rantzen; they were eliminated in the third week. He finished in fifth place in the third series with actress Patsy Palmer. Anton danced with actress and impressionist Jan Ravens but was eliminated in week 5 of the competition in season four.
Further, he partnered for the fifth series with TV presenter Kate Garraway; the pair was voted out in week 7. Anton participated in the sixth series with actress Gillian Taylforth; the two were voted out in week 2 and in series seven, he partnered with Laila Rouass. Together, they made it to week 12. Moreover, he has participated in the 18 seasons o the series, and in seasons 19 and 20, he became the main judge in the series.
Anton Du Beke Novels
Apart from dancing, Anton released four novels which have all been set around the Buckingham Hotel and the characters Raymond and Nancy. They are:
- We’ll Meet Again in 2021
- Moonlight over Mayfair in 2019
- A Christmas to Remember in 2020
- One Enchanted Evening in 2018
Anton Du Beke Tv Presenter | News
Apart from appearing in Strictly Come Dancing, Anton was a contestant on the BBC Two series The Underdog Show and was paired with homeless dog Ginger. Also, he presented the BBC cookery show Step Up to the Plate. Anton served as a captain from Series 2 and the host of the UK version of Hole in the Wall on BBC One. Further, he appeared in Victoria Wood’s Midlife Christmas on December 24, 2009.
Moreover, Anton appeared on Channel 4 game show Draw It! during the week of 5 to 9 May 2014. He surprised Craig Revel Horwood as a guest in the Christmas Midnight Gameshow in Michael McIntyre’s Big Christmas Show in 2019. In addition, Anton released his debut novel ‘One Enchanted Evening’ and also wrote A-Z on Ballroom Dancing, and B for Ballroom.
Anton Du Beke Tv Shows
He has appeared in several tv shows including:
- Strictly Come Dancing since 2004 to present
- Hole in the Wall from 2008 to 2009
- Step Up to the Plate from 2008 to 2009
- The Wright Stuff from 2000 to 2018
- I’ll Get This from 2018 to 2020
- Strictly Dance Fever from 2005 to 2006
- The Underdog Show from 2007 to 2008
- Ballroom High since 2009 to present
- Celebrity Help the Animals at Christmas since 2018 to present
Anton Du Beke Net Worth
He has attained decent fortune from working as a British ballroom and Latin dancer and television presenter for over a decade. Anton’s net worth is $10 Million.
How Tall Is Anton Du Beke
Anton is a man of tall stature and is 5 ft 11 in.
Who Is Anton Du Beke
Anton is a well-known British ballroom and Latin dancer and television presenter. He was a professional dancer and later a judge on the BBC One celebrity dancing show, Strictly Come Dancing, since it began in 2004. He represented the UK version of Hole in the Wall, for the BBC in 2009. Further, he appeared in Victoria Wood’s Midlife Christmas on December 24, 2009. In addition, he released his debut studio album, From the Top in November 2017.
Is Anton Du Beke Married
He married his loving spouse, Hannah Summers in 2017. The couple announced they were expecting twins in November 2016, due in spring 2017. The two welcomed a son George and a daughter Henrietta born on March 30, 2017, as announced via an Instagram post.
Anton’s Social Media Account
Twitter – @TheAntonDuBeke
Instagram – mrantondubeke