Anton du Beke
Introduction
Anton du Beke is Strictly’s ballroom maestro and a veteran of all six series.
Anton reached the semi-final of series one with Lesley Garrett, but hasn’t fared well with his partners since, though he got to week eight in series three with Patsy Palmer.
In 2009 he will be dancing with Footballers’ Wives star Laila Rouass.
His professional partner is Erin Boag.
Strictly Come Dancing partners
Series one: Lesley Garrett
Series two: Esther Rantzen
Series three: Patsy Palmer
Series four: Jan Ravens
Series five: Kate Garraway
Series six: Gillian Taylforth
Series seven: Laila Rouass
Events
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Strictly stats
These statistics are for the regular competition and don’t include Christmas, Sport Relief or Children in Need specials.
Anton du Beke’s Strictly statistics (up until series 6)
Highest ballroom score: 34 (foxtrot with Lesley Garrett, tango with Patsy Palmer)
Highest Latin score: 27 (jive with Patsy Palmer)
Average score: 24.91 (ranking 14th of 25 professionals)
Number of tens awarded: 0
Number of dances: 32
Number of series: 6
With thanks to Quizmike, Strictly’s resident Statto!
Video
Video of Anton du Beke, courtesy of YouTube