Strictly Come Dancing judge Anton Du Beke has admitted he still has one regret from his time on the BBC show, before opening up on a dream job at the top of his wish list.
After one of his Strictly Come Dancing co-stars announced her decision to leave the show, Anton Du Beke, 59, was left with a feeling of disappointment due to an unrealised dream.
Speaking in a recent interview, the King of Ballroom admitted that former Strictly judge and retired prima ballerina Dame Darcey Bussell “is the one living person I’ve always wanted to dance with, but never have”.
Darcey, 56, departed the BBC series in 2019, with Motsi Mabuse, 44, going on to take her seat on the panel, before Anton eventually landed his own role as a judge in 2021, replacing Bruno Tonioli, 70.
The professional dancer, however, still holds out hope that he’ll be able to take to the floor with Dame Darcey one day.
He quipped to The i Paper: “We’re not as bendy as we once were, so maybe we’d do something a bit more sedate.”
Opening up about his personal dream led to Anton revealing a surprising professional ambition, with the star admitting he’d “like to learn the skill of acting”.
Anton said although he feels “lucky” as he loves his current job, becoming an actor still intrigues him.
He was also quick to insist that he would want to hone his craft properly before accepting any big roles.
The TV star explained: “I haven’t acted in anything. Now, I know all the actors out there are going to go ‘Oh, Christ – Johnny-come-lately thinks he can just turn up and do a bit of acting.’
“But I don’t just want to turn up – I’d like to learn the skill of acting. I’d like to study it and do it properly.”
Teasing fans, Anton cheekily added: “Apparently, the new Bond is up for grabs…”
However, it has been rumoured that the dancer could be lined up for another new role – that of Strictly host – following Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman’s decision to quit at the end of this series.
Anton is currently one of the bookies’ favourites to get the job at 6/1, behind former This Morning host Holly Willoughby at 11/2 and Strictly: It Takes Two presenter Janette Manrara at 4/1.
Source: Mirror
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