Who is Anton Du Beke’s Strictly 2020 celeb partner and is he married?
STRICTLY Come Dancing just wouldn’t be the same without Anton Du Beke.
The dancing legend has been on the show since it started back in 2004.
Who is Anton Du Beke?
Anton, 54, is a British ballroom dancer and television presenter.
He is best known for his work as a professional dancer on y and has been on the show since inception.
Anton has also appeared on various other TV shows, including The Underdog Show, Step Up to the Plate, Hole in the Wall and Victoria Wood’s Midlife Christmas.
Before his professional dancing career was launched, Anton had humble beginnings as a salesman; he now lives in Buckinghamshire.
Who is Anton Du Beke’s Strictly 2020 partner?
Anton is hoping to have a shot a clinching the Glitterball Trophy after missing out in 2019.
In the last series he made it to the final with EastEnder’s star Emma Barton.
For 2020 he is partnered with former Home Secretary Jacqui Smith.
Is Anton Du Beke married?
Anton is married to his wife Hannah Summer who started dating in 2009 after meeting at a golf club.
Hannah was the head of telecommunications firm Adaptive Mobile Security Ltd at the time.
In 2016, Anton hinted he was ready to tie the knot with her, and said: “She’s just perfect. I love her above all things. Will we marry? Maybe next year. We’re very happy.”
Anton surprised fans everywhere by secretly getting hitched to his long-term love.
The couple sparked rumours they’d tied the knot after Hannah, wore an engagement ring and wedding band during the first day of Chelsea Flower Show in 2017
The Strictly stalwart’s spokesman later confirmed they had indeed got married on the quiet following the birth of their twins.
When were Anton Du Beke’s twins born?
Hannah and Anton became parents to a little boy and a little girl, names George and Henrietta on March 30, 2017.
The pair were expecting the babies to arrive on April 4, 2017 but despite arriving nearly a week early Anton had assured fans that the twins and the new mum were all fine.
Anton announced the arrivals with a cute Instagram post of a top hat and cane framing two pairs of baby dancing shoes – one with blue bows and one with pink.
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What time is Strictly Come Dancing 2020 on?
The Strictly live shows return this Saturday (October 24, 2020).
You can catch it from 7.25pm on BBC One.
You can watch any episodes you miss on the BBC iPlayer.