Anton Du Beke is enjoying a double celebration after reaching the Strictly Come Dancing final – and landing a big new job on This Morning.
The star, 53, who has never won the BBC dance show despite being on it since the first series in 2004, got through to the final with Emma Barton, 42, last night.
And we can reveal rival ITV bosses have signed him up for a major series on the daytime show called Anton’s Christmas Angels.
A source said: “We want to do more and more with him – viewers love him and his appeal stretches far beyond Strictly.”
He will meet three deserving viewers and surprise each of them with their ultimate dream.
A source said: “Whether this be rally car driving in the Cotswolds, ice skating with Torvill and Dean or singing on the stage of West End production White Christmas.”
Anton said: “I was delighted to be asked to spend time celebrating Christmas on This Morning.
“What better way than to surprise some of the show’s most deserving viewers with the very best Christmas presents.”
This Morning editor Martin Frizell said: “With Anton’s help we have some fantastic once-in-a-lifetime festive experiences.”
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Tonight Chris Ramsey, 33, was the latest celebrity to leave Strictly with Karen Clifton, 37.
All the judges saved Karim Zeroual, 26, and Amy Dowden, 28, in the dance-off.
Chris said: “I am very proud. I never ever thought I’d make it past week two. Karen is amazing.”
Meanwhile, ex-Emmerdale star Kelvin Fletcher’s wife says she is not bothered by his sexy routines.
Elizabeth Marsland told Hello! magazine: “I’m used to seeing him kiss Britain’s sexiest females on Emmerdale. I understand that it’s a performance.”
Asked about the possibility of winning, dad-of-two Fletcher, 35, said: “It’s anyone’s game but it would be absolutely incredible.”
- Watch Anton’s Christmas Angels on This Morning today from 10.30am on ITV.
