Anton Du Beke

By Lizzie Smith Last updated at 1:14 AM on 12th September 2010 After he dragged Strictly into a damaging race row many thought Anton Du Beke wouldn’t be asked back. The dancer somehow managed to hang onto his role, but it seems BBC bosses may have had a more suitable punishment in mind. As the celebrity partners were revealed tonight, du Beke was told he had the difficult task of turning politician Ann Widdecombe into a dancer. She was thrilled, labelling du Beke ‘my fantasy’ as the judges...Read Full Story

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yt6_8lOcFlMendofvid[starttext]By EMILY SHERIDAN 'More hello trolley than Hello Dolly': Ann Widdecombe's American Smooth with Anton Du Beke didn't impress the judges on Strictly Come DancingAnn Widdecombe was described as a 'Dalek in drag' by judge Bruno Tonioli last night after failing to impress with her American Smooth.The former MP ended up at the bottom of the leader board - unsurprisingly - after her performance to the Hello Dolly theme for the Movie Night...Read Full Story

The nation is divided, debate rages in the Guardian and I think it's time I declared and said it publicly "Ann Widdecombe we love you chez dovegrey." There, it's out and now perhaps I'll duck for there are sure to be stiletto heels at my throat or someone will try to smother me with a Paso Doble cloak , but I care not a wit and Esther Rantzen agrees with me My apologies, this will mean nothing to anyone who doesn't follow the programme, and may seem ridiculous when we should be worrying...Read Full Story

Source: telegraph.co.uk Ann Widdecombe’s pairing with Anton du Beke on Strictly Come Dancing has provoked an outcry from his army of devoted fans. The BBC messageboards were besieged by angry viewers after Saturday night’s launch show, which drew a million fewer viewers than last year’s opener. Not only is Miss Widdecombe almost two feet shorter than her partner, but bookmakers predict she will make an early exit. Some viewers suggested that du Beke was being “punished” for last year’s race...Read Full Story

Hope not HateFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaHope not HateHope not Hate is an anti-fascism and anti-racism campaign in the United Kingdom organised by the group Searchlight . The group have campaigned against theBritish National Party and have presented a 90,000 person petition to the European Parliament protesting against the election of Nick Griffin to the European Parliament. An annual event is the Hope not Hate bus tour which aims to combat racism.Celebrity supporters of Hope Not...Read Full Story

Source: Daily Mail Former EastEnder Scott Maslen’s stunning interpretation of the Viennese Waltz with partner Natalie Lowe earned him an almost perfect score of three 10s. But the Strictly Come Dancing audience reserved their most resounding applause – and standing ovation – for the bizarre spectacle performed by ex Government minister Ann Widdecombe. Handsome Maslen, 39, glided across the dancefloor creating ‘dance magic’ after beating flu during the Halloween themed show. He and partner...Read Full Story

David in Africa last month, posing with fans (click to enlarge) (Scroll down for video) Don’t forget: Part 1 of Ronnie Corbett’s Comedy Britain with David Walliams and Matt Lucas starts tonight on ITV1 at 9:00PM Enjoy a cute video: David Walliams asks Anton Du Beke to teach him how to dance. Soon they are locked in a passionate embrace — and David get’s dragged over the floor.Read Full Story

The BBC is resisting calls to sack a star of hit television show "Strictly Come Dancing" for using racist language, after he used the term "Paki" in an off-air comment.Anton Du Beke has faced growing pressure to quit despite apologising "unreservedly" to dance partner Laila Rouass, a contestant on the British show whose format has also been a hit around the world.On Tuesday, Rouass, who has Indian ancestry, defended him after growing calls for his dismissal from the Saturday night show."Anton...Read Full Story

The BBC is resisting calls to sack a star of hit television show "Strictly Come Dancing" for using racist language, after he used the term "Paki" in an off-air comment.Anton Du Beke has faced growing pressure to quit despite apologising "unreservedly" to dance partner Laila Rouass, a contestant on the British show whose format has also been a hit around the world.On Tuesday, Rouass, who has Indian ancestry, defended him after growing calls for his dismissal from the Saturday night show."Anton...Read Full Story

The Opera award was presented to the Welsh National Opera for Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg, by the lovely Lesley Garret. Fellow nominees were ENO for A Dog's Heart and Billy Budd at Glyndebourne.Naturally, I couldn't resist asking Lesley about her ex-Strictly Come Dancing partner, Anton Du Beke and how jealous was she of Ann Widdecombe? She knew they'd make a fabulous partnership, saying that Anton is a most supportive and funny man and they keep in touch by text and telephone. Anton was...Read Full Story