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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Anton du beke | History Defined

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

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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

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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 10

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.

Evening Standard · Sep 9

5 new podcasts to listen to this week

These are our top podcast picks.

The Independent UK · Aug 6

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

The Independent UK · 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 · Aug 3

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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

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The Guardian - UK · Jul 10

Ann Widdecombe, former Tory minister and Reform UK member, dies aged 78

Prominent Eurosceptic and social conservative described as ‘force of nature’ by Farage and ‘formidable’ by Badenoch

Evening Standard · Jul 10

In Pictures: Commons stalwart Ann Widdecombe became unlikely dancefloor queen

Uncompromising as a politician, she played her appearances on Strictly Come Dancing for laughs.

The Independent UK · Jun 16

Bruce Forsyth refused to stand next to one Strictly Come Dancing judge

Anton Du Beke has revealed which Strictly Come Dancing Judge Sir Bruce Forsyth refused to stand next to - and why.

The Guardian - UK · Jun 1

Strictly’s Anton and Craig have strong opinions: best podcasts of the week

The judgey pair swap views on everything from pop culture to fashion choices and workplace strife. Plus, what toxic masculinity looks like around the world

The Independent UK · Feb 22

Ruth Langsford shares nightmare Strictly experience that caused panic attack

‘I had a deep sense of dread in the pit of my stomach,’ the ‘Loose Women’ star said of nerve-inducing moment

Evening Standard · Feb 13

Shirley Ballas sparks rumours she’s quit Strictly as she joins rival dance show

The rumours come just weeks after Ballas, 65, was rushed to hospital following a fall through a glass table

The Independent UK · Jan 24

The Masked Singer’s Arctic Fox revealed as Strictly legend

The Masked Singer’s Arctic Fox was unveiled as Strictly Come Dancing legend Anton Du Beke during Saturday night’s show (24 January).

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