‘Everyone can breathe sigh of relief’ Anton Du Beke takes humorous swipe at Kevin Clifton

Not only is Anton Du Beke, 55, known for his graceful moves on the Strictly Come Dancing dance floor, but viewers have also come to love his quirky sense of humour as well. Now, he’s taken a hilarious swipe at his former co-star Kevin Clifton, and his ability to stir up romance rumours with his partners on most series.

But after his departure in 2020, Anton, who is set to appear on Michael McIntyre’s The Wheel this evening, revealed viewers can “breathe a sigh of relief” that there will be no funny business in that department from him ever again.

In a recent interview, the dad-of-two was asked if whether celebrities who are in a relationship prior to going on the BBC show should “kiss goodbye” to their other halves if they’re paired with Kevin, and his response was full of humour.

“He’s not in it this year,” he shrugged, before chuckling.

“So everyone can breathe a sigh of relief!”

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Kevin was previously married to fellow dancer Karen Hauer, and following their split in March 2018 they still remain close friends.

The “Strictly curse”, as it’s referred to by fans of the show, has struck many a professional and their partner down over the years, but for some happy couples the romance has lived on, long after the show is over.

Gorka Marquez and Gemma Atkinson weren’t actually paired up on the BBC dance show in 2017.

Gemma was waltzing with Aljaz Skorjanec, and Gorka was with Alexandra Burke, however rumours of a romance between them began circulating during their time on the show, and the pair finally confirmed their romance in February 2018.

In July 2019 they welcomed their first child together, a daughter called Mia Louise.