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BBC Strictly’s Anton Du Beke takes swipe at co-stars on tour leaving audience stunned

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Anton Du Beke, who is one of four judges on Strictly Come Dancing, shocked fans when he had some strong words to say about his former partners on the BBC show. After watching Angela Rippon, 79, perform brilliantly at London’s O2 Arena for the Strictly tour, Anton couldn’t help but compare her to his previous partners.

After Angela stunned the audience by doing the splits, according to the Mirror, Anton humorously remarked: “Some of my partners can’t make it down the stairs unaided, never mind that…”

Those Anton has previously whirled around the dance floor include Ann Widdicombe, Ruth Langsford, Kate Garraway and Judy Murray. His final dance partner was Jacqui Smith who, unfortunately, was the first to be voted out that year, marking Anton’s retirement as a professional dancer on the show.

Anton became a judge on Strictly in 2021, replacing Bruno Tonioli when he went over to the US to become a judge on Dancing With the Stars. The following year, he won the NTA award for Best Talent Show Judge after just one series in the role.

At the beginning of 2024, Anton reflected on an “amazing year” which saw him publish two novels and appear on the Strictly tour in a lengthy Instagram statement. Posting to his 387K followers, he penned: “Another amazing year! Two novels, the Strictly Tour, a spring and autumn ‘Evening with’ tour, Him & Me with @giovannipernice and a fabulous summer filming the next series of our travelogue.

“Life Stories with @kategarraway and my first charity golf day for the @thesickchildrenstrust. A wonderful @bbcstrictly series and my dream come true – a night at the Palladium!

“Thank you so much to you all for your love and support. I wish you all a happy and healthy 2024! Much love.”

The BBC star was quickly inundated with supportive messages from fans, who took to the comments section to share their thoughts.

One person replied in the comments: “Ahh this is so lovely! What a wonderful year you’ve had!”

Another chimed in: “Your Evening With show was fab and I always enjoy seeing you on Strictly. I hope 2024 is just as wonderful a year for you x.”

A third typed: “Happy New Year! What joy you bring. Whilst another person penned: “Happy New Year! Great to see you in Liverpool and Blackpool this year!

“Hopefully see you in Salford in the summer! Hope you and your family have a great 2024.”

Anton previously danced on Strictly between 2004 and 2021.

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