My goal was to become the best dancer in the world and, because I started late, I always had this feeling I was playing catch-up, so I've been a bit of a maniac most of my life, sort of striving. Anton du Beke bitecatchdancer Change image and share on social
I look better with a tan, but I've never gone the fake route. I don't need to - I have good foreign genes: half Spanish, half Hungarian. Anton du Beke fakeforeigngene Change image and share on social
With the media how it is these days, people expect to know everything. I don't talk about my girlfriend because essentially she doesn't want to be talked about. Anton du Beke dayessentiallyexpect Change image and share on social
One day, I just wandered into a dance class full of girls, and that was it. I thought, 'Hang on! I'll have a bit of this.' I went back a week later and got dragged up by the teacher. It wasn't a massive calling. Anton du Beke backbitecall share on social
My favourite dance is the Foxtrot. It's a proper dance with proper music. It has class. Anton du Beke classdancefavourite Change image and share on social
My goal is to be the best TV presenter, the best entertainer, the best singer. I still want to be the best dancer. I want to be the best at everything I do. Anton du Beke dancerentertainergoal Change image and share on social
So much illness is self-induced - which I can't stand. And I'm not a good nursemaid. Don't call me if you're ill. Anton du Beke callgoodill Change image and share on social
I went professional with my partner, Erin Boag, 11 years ago, and we had success competing round the world, but appearing on 'Strictly' has changed my life. Anton du Beke agoappearboag Change image and share on social
I don't profess to be Luciano Pavarotti, but I can hold a tune. Anton du Beke holdlucianopavarotti Change image and share on social
I'm busier than ever and it's led to new opportunities. But I've never worried about being rich or famous - for me, it's all about the dancing. Anton du Beke busydancefamous Change image and share on social
