Strictly viewers call out Anton Du Beke for 'unnecessary and unkind' comment to eliminated contestant Strictly judge made the comment while casting the deciding vote in Sunday’s dance off Evening Standard · Oct 26
Strictly star Anton Du Beke’s ‘dream’ finally comes true for Christmas IN FULL The Independent UK · Oct 20
Strictly Come Dancing judge to release Christmas single: 'A dream come true' ‘Launching a Christmas single is something I’ve always wanted to do, for as long as I can remember’ says Anton Du Beke The Independent UK · Oct 20
Strictly’s Anton Du Beke announces new career venture: 'It's a dream come true' The dancing judge says he has wanted to do this for ‘as long as he can remember’ Evening Standard · Oct 20
Third couple eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing during Icons Week Dame Sarah Storey has become the third celebrity eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing after losing the dance-off. Storey and her partner Julian Caillon finished bottom of the leaderboard during Icons Week after scoring 21 points for their tango. Judges Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, and Anton Du Beke unanimously voted… The Independent UK · Oct 18
Melanie Walters is the second celebrity to be eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing IN FULL The Independent UK · Oct 11
Strictly Come Dancing 2026 live: Delta Goodrem lands first 9 of the series - as Shaun-Wright Phillips is bottom of leaderboard The third live show is done and dusted – but which couples impressed the judges this time around? The Independent UK · Oct 10
Anton Du Beke hails ‘extraordinary career’ of ‘wonderful’ Esther Rantzen The broadcaster and campaigner has died aged 86. Evening Standard · Sep 30
Who is John Nellis? The YouTuber turned Strictly Come Dancing star who is an early favourite to win The social media star had no prior dance experience but topped the Strictly leaderboard with a total of 31 points Evening Standard · Sep 28
Strictly judges ‘stunned’ as they declare unexpected celebrity ‘the best dance of the night’ YouTube star John Nellis topped the leaderboard during Saturday’s first live show The Independent UK · Sep 26
Strictly Come Dancing 2027 tour dates revealed as judges and host return The 29 date tour starts in Birmingham on January 22 The Independent UK · Sep 22
Strictly Come Dancing live arena tour to return in 2027 Judges Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke and Craig Revel Horwood will join returning host Janette Manrara on the road. Evening Standard · Sep 22
All the Strictly scandals: From bullying claims to 'curse' affairs We take a look at the show’s most controversial moments as it gears up for its upcoming season Evening Standard · Sep 12
Craig Revel Horwood reveals email ‘darling’ Ann Widdecombe sent him six days before her death Right-wing politician, who appeared on ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ in 2010, died in July aged 78, with a 28-year-old man subsequently charged with her murder The Independent UK · Sep 11
Evening Standard · Sep 10 Strictly’s Emma Willis says having three new presenters was ‘wild card’ decision The TV star will host the new series alongside comedian Josh Widdecombe and former professional dancer Johannes Radebe.
Evening Standard · Sep 10 Anton Du Beke ‘jumped at chance’ to star in Ballet Shoes for upcoming UK tour The ballroom dancer will appear in the stage adaptation of Noel Streatfeild’s classic 1936 children’s novel.
Evening Standard · Sep 9 West Side Story and John Major play among productions at National Theatre in 2027 Eight productions featuring star-studded casts are set to hit the Southbank next year
Evening Standard · Sep 9 National Theatre 2027 slate includes West Side Story revival and John Major play The line-up includes 18 productions an eight world premieres.
The Independent UK · Aug 3 Strictly judge Craig Revel Horwood reveals he was stabbed and strip searched during holiday Revel Horwood, 61, said he also had jewellery stolen during the stabbing before he was searched for drugs on his way out of the country
Evening Standard · Aug 3 Craig Revel Horwood 'slashed' in the stomach with razor blade in horror Spanish holiday attack The Strictly Come Dancing judge, 61, said the thugs also gave him a ‘big burn mark’
Evening Standard · Jul 20 Anton Du Beke declares his ‘heart is full’ after celebrating 60th birthday The Strictly Come Dancing judge turned 60 on Monday.
The Independent UK · Jul 11 ‘This is a sad day’: Strictly’s Anton du Beke ‘devastated’ by death of former partner Ann Widdecombe Former Tory prisons minister was found dead at her home in Haytor on Dartmoor after sustaining serious injuries
The Independent UK · Jul 11 Inside Ann Widdecombe’s quiet Dartmoor life – a world away from Westminster politics and celebrity culture IN FOCUS: Ann Widdecombe moved to Haytor Vale to get away from it all, setting herself up ‘for the rest of my days’. But as an outspoken celebrity politician, she was somewhat of an anomaly in village life, as Jacqui Merrington found out
The Guardian - UK · Jul 10 Ann Widdecombe obituary Former Conservative minister who played up to the role of British eccentric in a post-parliamentary TV career