Anton Du Beke reveals he was once turned down as a Strictly judge

Anton Du Beke once auditioned to be a Strictly judge, but was sadly turned down. He told the story on Steph's Packed Lunch recently.
Anton Du Beke once auditioned to be a Strictly judge, but was sadly turned down. He told the story on Steph's Packed Lunch recently.
The professional dancer revealed he auditioned to replace head judge Len Goodman on Strictly Come Dancing, but was turned down on Thursday's Steph's Packed Lunch.
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The professional dancer auditioned to replace Len Goodman after his departure – but was turned down...
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Anton had a short stint in the judging chair last series.
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