Anton du Beke established his esteemed career as a formidable professional ballroom and Latin dancer, achieving significant competitive success before becoming a much-loved television presenter and judge. His professional dance partnership with Erin Boag, formed in 1997, quickly yielded triumphs in the New Zealand Championships, securing wins in both the Closed and Open to the World categories in 1998 and 1999. Turning professional in 2002, the duo placed 3rd in the UK and consistently ranked as British National Finalists from 2002 to 2004, culminating in an IDTA Classic win in Brighton in November 2003. By 2004, du Beke and Boag were ranked 14th globally among professional ballroom dancers, signaling the start of a transformative television career with BBC’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing.’ Du Beke has maintained a constant and celebrated presence on ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ since its inception in 2004.

These appearances underscore his continued versatility and broad appeal across various entertainment formats, cementing his status as a prominent and dynamic figure in British television and entertainment.