RUTH Langsford has slapped down on the Anton Du Beke 'probe' after the Strictly backlash. The long-time star of the BBC dancing show has come under fire in over his '1970s-style behaviour.' 8 Ruth Langsford has come to the defence of Anton Du Beke 8 She took to her Instagram story with a gushing birthday message Credit: instagram/@ruthlangsford/ 8 The pair lasted eight weeks in the popular celebrity dancing competition Concerns were previously raised over Anton Du Beke, 58, after he previously called his former celebrity Laila Rouass a “P***”.
Fans on social media dug up Anton's previous comment made in 2009 , which was made in response to Laila having a spray tan. Amid the various controversies, loyal Strictly Come Dancing viewers wondered why he wasn’t sacked at the time. However, one of his most prominent former partners has firmly come out in defence of the star.
Loose Woman presenter Ruth Langsford previously competed on the hit show back in 2017, where she was partnered up Anton. Together, they lasted eight weeks on the contest as she was the seventh star name to be eliminated in the dance-off. It's clear The former This Morning anchor only has fond memories of the show as she took to her instagram story today.
She posted a beaming picture of the pair looking cosy together in a warm embrace, as they posed in front of his dressing room. Most read in TV LEXI'S BATTLE Amanda Holden’s daughter Lexi rushed to hospital with life-threatening bug PLUSH PAD Ryan Christie.