Strictly Come Dancing's judge Anton Du Beke stands firm on his principles amidst a year riddled with scandals for the BBC One dance spectacle. Despite allegations of abuse and bullying on the show, plus a concerning dip in ratings marking its two-decade journey, Anton remains undeterred, OK! . With sixteen years under his sequinned belt as a pro on the floor and three years dishing out critiques alongside Shirley Ballas , Motsi Mabuse, and Craig Revel Horwood, the effervescent judge keeps audience delight at the core of his mission.
Anton shared his ethos: "For me, I always want to do it well, whatever I am doing," adding passionately, "Everything I have wanted to do is about performing, really. That is all I have ever wanted to do and everything has got to be great. Whatever it is I do, it has to be standalone good.
That is massively important to me. Your reputation has to be worked towards and you never don't work at it as the audience will see through it." In his pursuit of excellence, the 58 year old entertainer hasn't slowed down this year, embarking on tours and even starring in a travel show with fellow Strictly icon Giovanni Pernice.
The Italian professional dancer hasn't made a return to Strictly this autumn, following an i nvestigation into allegations made by his former dance partner Amanda Abbington. The BBC has recently released its findings and issued an apology to Amanda. Her complaints of bullying and verbal harassment were upheld, however, there were no findi.
