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Anton Du Beke risks wrath of BBC bosses as he admits he ‘doesn’t know who half the people are’ on Strictly

Anton Du Beke is a regular on Strictly, having appeared as a dancer before taking on the judging role, but it seems he doesn't know the show inside out

The ballroom dancer is a regular on Strictly, having appeared as a pro on the first 18 seasons, before taking on the judging role in 2021. Despite being part of the BBC programme for years, Anton has now admitted he’s unfamiliar with many of the celebrities who take to the famous ballroom floor. He used the opportunity to praise the comedian Chris McCausland, who lifted the glitterball trophy with Dianne Buswell in the latest series.

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