Strictly's Anton Du Beke seen for first time since being dragged into misconduct scandal after breaking his social media silence By Laura Parkin For Mailonline Published: 14:24 EDT, 20 July 2024 | Updated: 14:24 EDT, 20 July 2024 e-mail View comments Anton Du Beke has been seen for first time since being dragged into the Strictly Come Dancing misconduct scandal. The outing came after the judge, 58, broke his silence after his '1970s-style behaviour' with former Strictly dance partner Laila Rouass 'raised concerns'. He reduced contestant Laila, who is of Indian and Moroccan descent, to tears during the 2009 series when he jokingly told her she 'looked like a P***' after a spray tan, with the comments resurfacing this week.
On Saturday, Anton dressed casually as he arrived at Venue Cymru in Llandudno, north Wales, for his tour date with ex Strictly professional Giovanni Pernice, 33. Giovanni himself is currently suspended while a BBC probe is underway over claims of off-camera misconduct made by Amanda Abbington , 50, and two other former celebrity partners, with Anton throwing his support behind the dancer. Anton Du Beke, 58, was seen for first time since being dragged into the Strictly Come Dancing misconduct scandal on Saturday The judge reduced contestant Laila Rouass (pictured) to tears during the 2009 series when he jokingly told her she 'looked like a P***' after her spray tan, with the comments resurfacing The judge wore a teal T-shirt with a pair of smart shorts, throw.