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Oct
29
A Christmas to Remember – OUT NOW!

A Christmas to Remember – OUT NOW!

A Christmas to Remember is OUT NOW!
 


‘A Christmas to Remember’

Return to the Buckingham Hotel in Anton Du Beke’s sparkling new novel…

OUT NOW!


My loves,

For all those of you who very kindly pre-ordered my new novel, ‘A Christmas to Remember’, I’m hoping today might feel like Christmas has come early!… I’m thrilled to say: it’s publication day!
 
A Christmas to Remember by Anton Du Beke
 
I can’t begin to tell you how much I’ve enjoyed writing this series of novels, and I’m so excited to be able to share this third instalment with you at last. I don’t think I’m giving too much away by saying this book barrels towards a festive, celebratory climax to lift all our spirits – a Christmas to remember indeed (the title does give it away!), as a tumultuous year concludes for Raymond, Nancy, and all our favourites at the Buckingham Hotel. (Whilst it may sound a little like a finalé, I’m sure our characters wouldn’t give me a moment’s peace if I didn’t continue telling their stories, especially with war drawing ever closer and lives set to change in so many ways… Here’s another spoiler: there’s still more to come!)

If you’d like to give ‘A Christmas to Remember’ a try, or you’re keen to start before your copy arrives, my publishers have provided a FREE sample chapter as a taster! Click to download and enjoy:

Click to download a sample chapter from Anton's new book!
 
Then, here are all the links for ordering online – and I believe there are still some signed copies available too (such a perfect present, if I do say so myself!):
 

A Christmas to Remember – OUT NOW!

SIGNED EDITIONS

Amazon
Waterstones
WHSmith

Hardback – eBook – Audio

Amazon
Hive
Waterstones
WHSmith
Bookshop.org

 

If you’re new to my books, good timing: the Kindle editions of my first two are on special at just 99p this month:

Kindle 99p deal
 

My ‘Virtual’ Book Tour

To accompany the launch of my novel, I’m also excited to let you know that there will be a ‘book tour’… with a difference. I’m very with-it these days you know – and, technology-willing, we’ll be doing it on Zoom! The added bonus of course is that you can join in from wherever you are – I do hope you’ll give it a go… click below to book your logins!

Anton in conversation with Ruth Langsford

In Conversation with Ruth Langsford
Sunday 1st November 2020 – 6.30pm

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Anton at home with 4 Indies - online event

Anton at Home with 4 Indies
Sunday 8th November 2020 – 4.00pm

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Meanwhile, it’s back to the training room for me in readiness for this Saturday’s Samba with my new partner Jacqui Smith! Jacqui’s doing marvellously for a beginner – such a quick learner, I’m so impressed! That said, I’m sure she won’t mind me saying (given last week’s 13 points) that I think we may be in need of your votes this weekend!

Anton and Jacqui Smith
 
Well, my loves, I so hope you’re all looking after yourselves and keeping safe with everything else’s that’s going on. Thankfully we’ve got some much needed escapism to look forward to as the nights draw in, with Strictly back on our screens – and of course… a particularly good book to curl up with!

My 3rd novel #AChristmastoRemember is out now! I hope you love it as much as I do! #romance #novel #dance #raymond #christmas pic.twitter.com/zkwAZwS1a5

— Anton Du Beke (@TheAntonDuBeke) October 30, 2020

 

Anton Du Beke's three novels


Here’s to ‘A Christmas to Remember’ – on all fronts! Just imagine Archie Adams striking up his band as we step back in time, together, into the Grand Ballroom at the Buckingham Hotel – and we dance like it’s 1938!

Much love, and keeeeep reading!…

Anton X
Oct
15
Showtime – Postponed to 2022 due to Covid-19

Showtime – Postponed to 2022 due to Covid-19

My loves,

I hope this finds you and your families safe and well.

I’m sure you’ve all been tuned in to the news with regard to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, and how it’s escalating once again across the country.

Safety always comes first, and Erin and I have been in discussions with our tour organiser Raymond Gubbay: we are in agreement that we should, very sadly, postpone our 2021 ‘Showtime’ tour until 2022.

Huge apologies – I’m so sorry to be the bearer of such news, I know we’ve all been looking forward to the tour so much! Erin and I have recorded a special message for you in the video above – do please play it.

If you’ve already purchased tickets, the box office at the venue will be in touch to advise about new dates… and if you haven’t already booked – no time like the present: treat yourself with something special for when all this is over!

We’ll be back, there’s no doubt about that – with a show that’s bigger and better than ever before! …And now that we’ve two years to practise, it’ll be so worth the wait!

Keep tabs on www.AntonAndErinLive.co.uk for further details and news on the rescheduled dates.

Meanwhile, take great care, and keep yourselves safe and well.
Much love,

Anton X
Aug
28
Him & Me – my 2021 Tour with Giovanni Pernice!

Him & Me – my 2021 Tour with Giovanni Pernice!

My loves,

It gives me very great pleasure to announce a brand new tour for summer 2021: ‘Him & Me‘ – with my very good friend and Strictly favourite, Giovanni Pernice!

This has been two years in the making, plans have been afoot… but we’re now all set to bring a fabulous evening’s entertainment to a theatre near you!

Him & Me - Anton on tour with Giovanni Pernice

Dates are from 17th June to 14th July 2021 – there’ll be dancing, singing, and general repartee – and I for one can’t wait!

Click through to antonandgiovanni.com for all the dates and details – booking opens on 1st September, and I’d be delighted if you could join us!

Much love,

Anton X
Jul
30
A Christmas To Remember… Pre-order now!

A Christmas To Remember… Pre-order now!

A Christmas To Remember - preorder now!

 

‘A Christmas to Remember’

Return to the Buckingham Hotel in Anton Du Beke’s sparkling new novel . . .

London, 1938.

When fiercely independent chambermaid Nancy Nettleton first moved to London and the Buckingham hotel, the last thing on her mind was finding love, let alone falling for the debonair demonstration dancer Raymond de Guise.

As the festive season approaches, life at the exclusive hotel is busier than ever, with guests arriving from around the world, seeking comfort, relaxation and refuge as tensions build across Europe and it looks like another war is imminent.

Behind the scenes, the staff work tirelessly, ensuring the smooth operation of the hotel, guarding the secrets of their guests – but they have many of their own that they fear will be revealed. As the band strikes up in the Grand Ballroom to celebrate the nuptials of Raymond and Nancy, one thing is certain – this will be a Christmas to remember.


Hello my loves,

I hope you’re all keeping safe, well, and looking after yourselves in these most unsettling times. Perhaps I can offer some exciting news – and welcome escapism – to look forward to amidst the ongoing lockdowns, isolations, and quarantines!…

I’m delighted to announce that my third novel: ‘A Christmas to Remember’ is due to be published on the 29th October, and is available to pre-order from today!

A Christmas To Remember teaser

 

Pre-order now, available 29th October:

SIGNED EDITIONS

Amazon
Waterstones
WHSmith

Hardback – eBook – Audio

Amazon
Hive
Waterstones
WHSmith

 

A message from yours truly!…


 
Following on from my Sunday Times bestselling debut, ‘One Enchanted Evening‘, then ‘Moonlight Over Mayfair‘ which was shortlisted for the Historical Romantic Novel Award, ‘A Christmas to Remember’ rejoins our favourite characters: Raymond de Guise and Nancy Nettleton, Hélène, Frank, Vivienne, Billy, Mrs Moffatt – all under Maynard Charles’ managerial watch in the exclusive Buckingham Hotel with its magnificent Grand Ballroom.

Secrets, announcements, revelations and celebrations come to the fore in these next chapters of their lives – with the spectre of war growing ever closer.

Once again, there are special copies personally signed by me available to reserve now – so do click through and secure yours!

Anton signing his debut novel
 
My publishers inform me that they’ll do their best to organise a book signing tour again, but of course, with restrictions in place and Strictly in the coming months, this could prove to be a challenge! Nevertheless, keep tabs on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and my mailing list to stay in the loop with all the news and announcements!

Preorder your signed copy of A Christmas To Remember now!

In the meantime, why not enjoy some of my lockdown dance lessons and excercise classes – all available to watch for free on my YouTube Channel…

Learn the American Smooth — Cha Cha Cha — Foxtrot — Quickstep — Rumba — Tango — Waltz — you’ll find all these and more in my Elevenses With Anton series… then have a go at Fit At 50 if you’re looking for a home workout to try!

…And I’m sure you’ll forgive me the plug, but I’m also so thrilled that Erin and I will be returning to theatres nationwide early next year with our new Tour for 2021 – Showtime! Full details and booking links can be found here at antonanderinlive.co.uk – plus, dates are now set for a fabulous range of dance breaks next year too – see here for all the listings.

A Christmas To Remember teaser
 
Lots to look forward to, dates for our diaries, and a good book to whisk us all away this coming wintertime – sounds perfect! And if you haven’t already read ‘One Enchanted Evening’ or ‘Moonlight Over Mayfair’, now’s your chance – there’s plenty of time to catch up with them before ‘A Christmas to Remember’ comes out – enjoy!

Stay safe and well, my loves,

Anton X
Jun
12
Showtime – Anton & Erin’s 2021 Tour!

Showtime – Anton & Erin’s 2021 Tour!

POSTPONED
Very sadly postponed to 2022 due to Covid-19
Please click for details

Join Anton Du Beke and Erin Boag – the nation’s favourite ballroom couple – on their brand new tour for 2021: Showtime!

SHOWTIME is a glittering celebration that pays tribute to some of the world’s greatest icons of entertainment!

Anton & Erin present world class dance inspired by an array of classic performers including Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland, Charlie Chaplin, Shirley Bassey, Tom Jones, Liza Minelli, Elton John and many more… with stunning costumes, fabulous live vocals, a high-energy West End dance ensemble and a sensational 23 piece orchestra!

Get ready for Anton and Erin, it’s Showtime!

Showtime - Anton & Erin's 2021 Tour

‘Showtime’ runs from the 22nd January to the 3rd April 2021. Tickets go on sale from today, Friday 12th June 2020 – check www.AntonAndErinLive.co.uk for further details and more photos… and visit www.raymondgubbay.co.uk for all online booking links!

Erin and I are so very excited about this new tour and we hope you’re looking forward to it as much as we are!

Much love, and stay safe,

Anton X
Apr
18
Fit at 50 – Exercise with Anton on YouTube – live at 3pm each day!

Fit at 50 – Exercise with Anton on YouTube – live at 3pm each day!

My loves,

Hot on the heels of launching my daily online dance classes, ‘Elevenses with Anton‘, I’d very much like to invite you to join in with another online class…

Fit at 50 – my gentle daily workout!

Each day at 3pm during the current lockdown I’m broadcasting my exercises live on my YouTube Channel. There’s even livechat too, so you can message me on air. And if you can’t make 3pm, you can still watch and enjoy the recordings at your leisure!

Here’s first session – it’s actually my pre-show warm-up — what I use each time before going on stage – so I hope you enjoy it!

More sessions are available to watch here in the Fit at 50 Playlist… with a new session added each day after the 3pm livestream!


Fit at 50 videos available now

There’ll be cardio…

Cardio

…floor work…

Floor work

…leg work…

Legs

…stretches…

Stretches

…live chat…

Live chat

…and fun for all!

Anton and Henrietta

Join in!…

Fit at 50 daily live-stream on youtube

 

I so hope you can join me, it’s lots of fun, and there’s quite a community building among the live chatters, too – just marvellous!

Do subscribe to the YouTube Channel to keep up to date with all the new videos — and don’t forget, if you have the YouTube App on your phone, you may be able to beam the video to your television for the full-screen experience!

And if this whets your appetite for getting fit and into shape, I can thoroughly recommend my own Personal Trainer, Jessica Blake to take these exercises on to the next level with you on a one-to-one basis – she’s marvellous, and all credit to her for being the inspiration behind this series of videos! Follow Jessica on Instagram here and you can contact Jessica by email here.

Meanwhile, make a date to join me each day (apart from Sunday, day off!) at 3pm for ‘Fit at 50’… and again for ‘Elevenses with Anton’ at 11am too – let’s all keep moving together!

Much love – and stay safe and well,

Anton X
Apr
10
Elevenses with Anton – Daily Dance Lessons Live on YouTube

Elevenses with Anton – Daily Dance Lessons Live on YouTube

My loves,

I hope this finds you safe and well at this very unsettling time. I’m sure, like me, you’re trying to keep yourself busy, active and staying positive during the lockdown… well, here’s something I’d like to share with you which I’m hoping will help out and give you a lift!

I’d like to invite you to join me for ‘Elevenses With Anton’!

Dance along with me, each morning at 11am – live on YouTube from my living room! Each day we’ll cover a different dance and there’ll be an interactive Q&A chat along the way. It’s the perfect way to keep moving, learn to dance, and stay connected, all together!

If you can’t make it at 11am, you can always watch the lesson afterwards on the YouTube Channel. I’ve been trying it each morning to great effect on Twitter so there’s a marvellous selection of videos there for you to enjoy right away:

Enjoy all the Elevenses with Anton videos at YouTube

Do subscribe to the YouTube Channel – you can then receive reminders and notifications about each new video… and you can also join in the Live Chat too. It’s going to be marvellous! Even more so if you can beam it to your television and go ‘big screen’!

Barring any technical hitches, I’ll be very excited to have you join me at 11am Friday 10th April here on my new YouTube Channel – and each day thereafter (though I’ll have a day off on Sunday). I’ll do my best to answer all questions live on air… I’m sure you’ll do your best to keep me on my toes!

My new YouTube Channel

I’m very excited about my new YouTube Channel and have lots of ideas for broadcasts to keep you all entertained. Stay tuned for details of my new ‘Fit At Fifty’ online fitness class – I’ll be starting this very soon! *Now available!… CLICK HERE*

Meanwhile, my loves, I hope you’ll join me for Elevenses!

Stay safe and well,

Anton X
Feb
20
Out Now! The Paperback Edition of ‘Moonlight Over Mayfair’

Out Now! The Paperback Edition of ‘Moonlight Over Mayfair’

My loves,

I’m here backstage at the Congress Theatre in Eastbourne getting ready for tonight’s performance of Dance Those Magical Movies… and I’ve been given the nod that the brand new Paperback Edition of ‘Moonlight Over Mayfair’ is out today!

I can’t begin to tell you what a thrill it’s been to have my second novel so very well received. All your marvellous messages and comments have been so very encouraging, and I’m truly delighted that you’ve enjoyed reading all about Raymond and Nancy and the Buckingham Hotel as much as I’ve enjoyed telling their stories!

I should also mention that ‘Moonlight Over Mayfair’ is in fact up for an award – it’s been shortlisted for best Historical Romantic Novel by the Romantic Novelists’ Association! What an honour! The results will be announced on the 2nd March, so keep everything crossed for me! Find out more on their website here.

Meanwhile, here are the links for the new Paperback Edition – perfect timing for Mothers’ Day on the 22nd March, too, I might add!

Moonlight Over Mayfair - out now in paperback!
 

New Paperback Edition:

Available online:

Amazon
Waterstones
WHSmith
Hive.co.uk

Also available in Hardback…

Amazon
WHSmith
Hive.co.uk

SIGNED EDITION

WATERSTONES
WHSmith

 

Plus!...

I’m also excited to announce two more book signings this coming March as part of literary events in Yorkshire and Scotland …

Huddersfield
One Enchanted Evening with Anton Du Beke, Tuesday 24th March, ‎7.30pm – part of Huddersfield Literary Festival.
**CANCELLED! – PLEASE STAY TUNED FOR FUTURE DATES!**

Glasgow
Mitchell Library, Sunday 22nd March, 6.00pm – part of Aye Write Book Festival.
**CANCELLED! – PLEASE STAY TUNED FOR FUTURE DATES!**


I’m sure more dates will follow, so do keep tabs on my Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for all the updates. Until then… Keeeeeeeep reading!

Much love,

Anton X
Jan
20
An Audience With Anton Du Beke

An Audience With Anton Du Beke

An Audience with Anton Du Beke

POSTPONED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS

Presenting

An Audience with
Anton Du Beke

An intimate theatre tour with the indubitable
King of Ballroom!

Anton shares tales and anecdotes providing some fascinating insights from across his prolific career as one of the UK’s leading dancers, authors and TV stars. The evening’s entertainment will include music, song, dance and of course humour as Anton is joined on stage by special guest vocalist Lance Ellington, powerhouse band and dancer.

It’s an exclusive opportunity to get up close with 2019 Strictly finalist and Mr Showbusiness himself – Anton Du Beke.

Tickets on sale NOW!

An Audience with Anton Du Beke

6 dates only!…

Peterborough
Sunday 26 April – 5.00pm – New Theatre
Box Office: 01733 852 992

Book now!

High Wycombe
Monday 27 April – 7.30pm – Wycombe Swan
Box Office: 01494 512000

Book now!

Brighton
Tuesday 28 April – 7.45pm – Theatre Royal
Box Office: 0844 871 7650

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Richmond
Wednesday 29 April – 7.30pm – Richmond Theatre
Box Office: 0844 871 7651

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Dunstable
Tuesday 5 May – 7.30pm – Grove Theatre
Box Office: 01582 602080

Book now!

Bromley
Wednesday 6 May – 7.30pm – Churchill Theatre
Box Office: 020 3285 6000

Book now!

Download the tour PDF


Tickets on sale NOW from venues and online at www.raymondgubbay.co.uk/antondubeke

Anton X
Dec
24
Week 13 – The 2019 Grand Final!

Week 13 – The 2019 Grand Final!

What a simply spectacular series this has been. My goodness, Strictly Come Dancing 2019 will certainly go down in history for me as a record-breaker! Tens at last… highest scores ever… and going all the way to the Grand Final. In so many ways I feel like a winner… but of course, my real winner is Emma – without whom I’m sure I wouldn’t be writing this now. What a privilege it’s been to perform with her each week – and a thrill for us to receive such wonderful support from you all in return. Over the past 15 years I’ve had the great pleasure of dancing with a succession of fabulous celebrity partners, but this year, the stars really did align!

In our very last week of Strictly 2019, the pure elation of making it through from the Semi Finals into the final three alongside Karim & Amy and Kelvin & Oti quickly turned to nervous excitement as we began to learn and polish not one… not two… but three dances for the Saturday live show!

Now, two of these were reprises of numbers from previous weeks, but the third was a terrific showdance which I felt would play to all Emma’s dancefloor strengths. Whatever was to happen on the night, we were to go out with a bang! This wasn’t a night to hold back – and I had a feeling these three dances would be real crowdpleasers to give us a winning shot at that Glitterball Trophy!

Anton and Emma with the Strictly 2019 Glitterball Trophy

For our first dance, the judges had chosen our Charleston from Musicals week. We’d scored a wonderful 39 in week 11 and had high hopes of raising this to the perfect 40 – even Craig had said that he’d have his ’10’ paddle at the ready!

Anton and Emma's Final Charleston

Anton and Emma's Final Charleston

Thoroughly Modern and packed with swivel. 👏 No wonder the Judges wanted to see @EmmaBarton and @TheAntonDuBeke's Charleston again! #StrictlyFinal pic.twitter.com/w9P1SNGWIu

— BBC Strictly ✨ (@bbcstrictly) December 14, 2019

Once again, Emma nailed it. Well and truly. She danced it beautifully – back to the Twenties in our bid for a 40! We both loved performing this number and what a dance to kick off our campaign for the Title. Such a pacey number, it felt like it was over in a flash – and then the audience, along with Motsi and Shirley, were all on their feet!

Bruno said Emma was his “favourite flapper ever!” Craig said the routine was “fantastic” and would be “at home in the West End.” Motsi loved the detail and energy, and Shirley got back on her feet to applaud the “last lady standing,” in one of the most enjoyable Charlestons she said she ever seen… and even said I was fabulous!

Anton and Emma's Final Charleston Score

We were of course hoping for a nice round 40 when the scores came, but who could grumble at a 39! (Actually, we were both rather relieved that we hadn’t scored less than last time!)

Then came our Showdance: a Fred & Ginger-inspired Hollywood number packed with panache, glamour, glitz… and props – with a cane-ography middle section! Lots of work to do on getting this routine polished ready for the big show, but again, another fabulously fun dance to keep things on a high. Emma came in from on high, too, as she descended from the rafters on a moon! This number was just my cup of tea, a real classic from the golden age… and right up Emma’s street – she loved it – the theatricality of it but also the sheer exuberance of the dance. It really was a delight to perform!

Anton and Emma's Final ShowDance

Classic, classy and quintessentially #Strictly. A Showdance full of showmanship from @EmmaBarton and @TheAntonDuBeke. ✨ #StrictlyFinal pic.twitter.com/c98SWWvQbc

— BBC Strictly ✨ (@bbcstrictly) December 14, 2019

Another standing ovation – including Shirley once again who said she totally enjoyed it! “Hooray for Hollywood!” announced Bruno… Craig: “all-out, full-on Hollywood – I loved the dance!”… Motsi: “classy, like a timepiece from the good old dancing that we love!”

Anton and Emma's Final Showdance Score

As for the scores, Craig started with an 8 (sync issues, apparently), but the others all held their 10s aloft! More 10s! I was in heaven!!

Then came our very last dance of the series. My last Strictly dance with Emma. This, I knew, had to be one to pull the heart strings. Together we decided that our week 4 Viennese Waltz to ‘Send In The Clowns’ was the perfect number for our finalé. Something pure, classic, theatrical, and beautifully moving.

Anton and Emma's Final Viennese Waltz

💖 "Send in the Clowns…" @EmmaBarton and @TheAntonDuBeke's final dance is full to the brim with emotion. #StrictlyFinal pic.twitter.com/9DcUAEZdSp

— BBC Strictly ✨ (@bbcstrictly) December 14, 2019

Every step, turn, phrase, expression, touch, pause… everything was choreographed to convey meaning and enact the story of the song. It was such a pleasure to perform this with Emma, a privilege in fact. Just perfect for us to end our Strictly journey with this, as our last, most beautiful dance – and at the end as the music drifted into rapturous applause, we took a moment to take it all in – before heading over to the Judges for our very last critiques.

Motsi – “Absolutely stunning”… Shirley loved the sensitivity and beauty of the dance, “soft, slow, quiet, stunning.” Bruno said the storytelling was immaculate and acted extremely well – and the dancing was just as good – “Musicality, phrasing… absolutely beautiful!” Craig had apparently found some missed heels, but summed up with “Class beyond class… so very beautiful and gorgeous.”

Anton and Emma's Final Viennese Waltz Score

A 9 from Craig and 3 more marvellous tens gave us another 39. (Alas, no ten from Craig after our three dances, despite our very best efforts. That perfect 40 will have to be saved for another series!)

So, after all three couples had danced their three dances – and what simply fabulous dances they all were – we placed third on the final leaderboard.

2019 Strictly Final Leaderboard

What a nail-biting wait we all had whilst the voting and counting was going on! The viewers had the incredible prerecorded group dance to help with the suspense – such a feat of choreography – combining the best bits of everyone’s dances…

…followed by a marvellous performance from Taylor Swift, whilst everything was being organised to announce the winner!

A superstar moment for the superb #StrictlyFinal. Thanks for a glittering performance @taylorswift13. ✨ pic.twitter.com/X4blgQOLg6

— BBC Strictly ✨ (@bbcstrictly) December 14, 2019

2019 Group Number

When the announcement came, it was a rather surreal moment. We’d taken our places and the audience were clapping out a rhythm which I’m sure was only half as fast as our heart rates. I knew there might be a chance of our names being called – I’d never given up hope of that… but I also knew that to reach the final three, and to take part in the Grand Final was such a remarkable achievement. Each couple was truly a winner in their own right, and to be stood there at the final reckoning after pairing up with our non-dancer partners three months prior, was an immense reward in itself.

After a pause which felt like an eternity, Kelvin and Oti’s names were announced, and our 2019 Strictly Champions were crowned!…

Our last-minute arrival has only gone and won the #Strictly Glitterball! Kelvin and Oti are your 2019 #StrictlyFinal winners! 👏🎉 @kelvin_fletcher @OtiMabuse pic.twitter.com/MZ27CGbyPA

— BBC Strictly ✨ (@bbcstrictly) December 14, 2019

What incredibly worthy winners indeed. And what magnificent dances they’d given us – not just in the Final… but every single week of the competition without fail. What an achievement!

2019 Strictly Winners - Kelvin & Oti

Karim and Amy are of course to be congratulated too, for all the marvellous and mesmerising performances they’ve given us over the weeks – such a joy to watch.

But, to Emma: my Strictly Queen of Ballroom, my Grand Finalist, my dance partner… my friend: you put your heart and soul into every dance, each a pure joy to perform with you. You’re my winner!

Strictly 2019 has been the most wonderful experience, quite simply because of Emma. Never before have I scored a ten on the show – let alone fifteen of them! Nor have I reached the lofty heights of 39 points – not once, not twice, but thrice! Just incredible. To have a partner who gives her all to each dance is all I could ever ask for on this show… but for that partner to take flight and blossom into a wonderful 10-point Grand Finalist dancer takes Strictly to a whole new level for me. And for that, and her wonderful spirit, enthusiasm and personality, I am both incredibly lucky and incredibly grateful. Long may she continue to dance!

Huge thanks are also due to you, my loves, for all your marvellous support – and votes! – this series. You saved us from the dance off when it was looking dicey on the leaderboard on a number of occasions; we sailed through from one week to the next all thanks to you. It gave us both an incredible boost each week to know that the public was behind us – it meant such a lot, and I’m sure played a huge part in building Emma’s confidence in dancing to allow her acting skills to come to the fore and her performances come to life so very beautifully.

The Glitterball Trophy wasn’t to be, this year… but whilst I’m still dancing, and as long as the BBC keep inviting me back, I’ll keep having a crack at it!

And so, after a very busy and exciting year, I’m looking forward to a lovely Christmas break with my family – and I hope you have a wonderful Christmas too. Hopefully you’ll be whisked away to the Buckingham Hotel for a rendezvous with Raymond De Guise if you’ve received one of my novels – ‘One Enchanted Evening‘ and ‘Moonlight Over Mayfair‘ – as a gift! Enjoy, if so, and do let me know what you think! Likewise with my favourite moments on DVD with “Anton’s Truly Madly Strictly!”

I’ll be back in rehearsals before I know it as Erin and I prepare for our 2020 Tour which runs 24th January to 22nd March as we ‘Dance Those Magical Movies‘ – we so look forward to seeing you in the audience in theatres up and down the country this coming Spring!

I’ll sign off now, but once again, thank you so very, very much for your marvellous support, my loves, and here’s wishing you a wonderfully Happy Christmas – and a truly tremendous New Year!

Anton X
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  • A Christmas To Remember… Pre-order now!
  • Showtime – Anton & Erin’s 2021 Tour!
  • Fit at 50 – Exercise with Anton on YouTube – live at 3pm each day!
  • Elevenses with Anton – Daily Dance Lessons Live on YouTube
  • Out Now! The Paperback Edition of ‘Moonlight Over Mayfair’
  • An Audience With Anton Du Beke
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