I work out in the gym three times a week on top of my dancing, so I have to eat a lot to keep my weight and energy up: a big breakfast, and little and often throughout the day. Anton du Beke bigbreakfastdance Change image and share on social
I don't mind how good or bad my partner is, as long as we have a lovely time. Anton du Beke badgoodlong Change image and share on social
It's great that ballroom dancing is being recognised. For many years ballroom dancers were misunderstood and other dance forms didn't want anything to do with us. Anton du Beke ballroomdancedancer Change image and share on social
As soon as I left school at 16, I worked in a factory making aircraft components. Anton du Beke aircraftcomponentfactory Change image and share on social
Frank Sinatra was a great singer, but my favourite is Sammy Davis Jr. He had incredible versatility in his voice, often doing impressions of people. It's always going to be classic, and you'll never get bored listening. Anton du Beke boreclassicdavis share on social
I know what I'm good at, and if I'm asked to do something I'm not - like hip-hop dancing - I get self-conscious. Anton du Beke askconsciousdance Change image and share on social
I'm going for Britain's Best Dressed Man award, but strangely, I'm never on the list. Anton du Beke awardbritaindress Change image and share on social
We didn't know anything about Judy Murray until we met her, but once we got to know her, we found she was an absolute scream. Anton du Beke absolutefindjudy Change image and share on social
Mum was always hard-working. She came over from Spain and bought her own council house. Anton du Beke buycouncilhard Change image and share on social
Being a competitive dancer is an expensive business - you have to buy the £2,000 or so tail suit and the shoes, and then get yourself around the world to the competitions. And there is not a lot of money to be made in competing. Anton du Beke 000businessbuy share on social