Anton Du Beke
Ballroom dancer, author, TV presenter
Anton Du Beke is a British ballroom dancer, television personality, and judge on Strictly Come Dancing. Born in 1966, he was a professional on Strictly from its debut in 2004 until becoming a permanent judge in 2021. Known for his charm and classic ballroom style, he has partnered with numerous celebrities and reached the final in 2019. Beyond dance, he has released music, written novels, and hosted television shows. His humor and elegance make him a beloved figure in British entertainment. More on Wikipedia.
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Appearances as a Judge
Anton has been a judge for 6 seasons. In that time, they have judged 551 dances, awarding 4473 points in total.
Dances Judged by Season
| Season | Dances Judged | Total Points Awarded | Average Points Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 18 (2020) | 17 | 147 | 8.65 |
| Season 19 (2021) | 123 | 979 | 7.96 |
| Season 20 (2022) | 141 | 1167 | 8.28 |
| Season 21 (2023) | 129 | 1031 | 7.99 |
| Season 22 (2024) | 141 | 1149 | 8.15 |
| Season 23 (2025) |
Scores Distribution
The number of times each score was awarded across all 551 dances judged.
Average Scores by Dance Type
| Dance Type | Dances Judged | Average Score Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Showdance | 13 | 9.85 |
| Street/Commercial | 2 | 9.5 |
| Argentine tango | 22 | 9.41 |
| Couple's choice | 39 | 9.21 |
| Paso doble | 37 | 8.57 |
| Charleston | 36 | 8.39 |
| Waltz | 23 | 8.22 |
| Rumba | 28 | 8.21 |
| American Smooth | 44 | 8.18 |
| Salsa | 30 | 8.13 |
| Quickstep | 47 | 8 |
| Viennese waltz | 34 | 7.88 |
| Foxtrot | 27 | 7.81 |
| Samba | 46 | 7.57 |
| Jive | 38 | 7.55 |
| Cha-cha-cha | 49 | 7.39 |
| Tango | 36 | 7.39 |
As a Professional
Anton has been a professional dancer for 18 seasons.
| Season | Partner | Dances Danced | Weeks Active | Average Score | Season Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 (2004) | Lesley Garrett | 9 | 7 | 7.33 | 3rd |
| Season 2 (2004) | Esther Rantzen | 3 | 3 | 4.67 | 8th |
| Season 3 (2005) | Patsy Palmer | 9 | 8 | 6.92 | 5th |
| Season 4 (2006) | Jan Ravens | 4 | 5 | 5.69 | 9th |
| Season 5 (2007) | Kate Garraway | 6 | 7 | 4.79 | 8th |
| Season 6 (2008) | Gillian Taylforth | 1 | 2 | 5.5 | 15th |
| Season 7 (2009) | Laila Rouass | 13 | 12 | 6.91 | 4th |
| Season 8 (2010) | Ann Widdecombe | 10 | 10 | 4.05 | 6th |
| Season 9 (2011) | Nancy Dell’Olio | 5 | 5 | 3.9 | 11th |
| Season 10 (2012) | Jerry Hall | 3 | 3 | 4.5 | 13th |
| Season 11 (2013) | Fiona Fullerton | 8 | 8 | 6.53 | 9th |
| Season 12 (2014) | Judy Murray | 8 | 8 | 4.85 | 9th |
| Season 13 (2015) | Katie Derham | 15 | 13 | 7.1 | 4th |
| Season 14 (2016) | Lesley Joseph | 5 | 5 | 6.55 | 11th |
| Season 15 (2017) | Ruth Langsford | 8 | 8 | 4.94 | 9th |
| Season 16 (2018) | Susannah Constantine | 2 | 2 | 3 | 15th |
| Season 17 (2019) | Emma Barton | 16 | 13 | 7.91 | 2nd |
| Season 18 (2020) | Jacqui Smith | 2 | 2 | 4.17 | 12th |
Scores Distribution
The number of times each score was recieved across all 127 dances they have danced.
Average Scores by Dance Type
The average score they recieved by the type of dance they have danced. This is an indicator of which dance this person was best at performing across all 127 dances they have danced.
| Dance Type | Average Score | Count |
|---|---|---|
| Showdance | 8.63 | 8 |
| Theatre/Jazz | 8.25 | 4 |
| Argentine tango | 8 | 4 |
| Viennese waltz | 7.88 | 24 |
| Charleston | 6.89 | 36 |
| American Smooth | 6.86 | 29 |
| Quickstep | 6.26 | 57 |
| Tango | 6.13 | 52 |
| Foxtrot | 6.1 | 51 |
| Jive | 6.04 | 24 |
| Waltz | 5.88 | 48 |
| Cha-cha-cha | 5.81 | 36 |
| Paso doble | 5.7 | 40 |
| Rumba | 5.23 | 40 |
| Samba | 5 | 30 |
| Salsa | 4.72 | 25 |
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