Is Anton Du Beke A Permanent Judge on Strictly? What Does The Surname Du Beke Come From?

Strictly Come Dancing star Anton Du Beke, is now a permanent judge on the show, even though he came in as a temporary judge in 2021.

The positive reviews he got from fans had earned him a permanent seat on Strictly.

What Does The Surname Du Beke Come From?

The surname “Du Beke” originates from the French word “Bec”, which literally means “the beak of a bird”.

Du Beke now stands as a nickname for a anyone with a pointed nose.

Who Is Anton Du Beke?

Anton Du Beke, whose real name is Anthony Paul Beke, is a celebrity ballroom dancer and TV personality.

Born on July 20, 1966, in Sevenoaks, Keny, United Kingdom, Beke is best known for appearing on BBC One’s Strictly Come Dancing since its inception in 2004.

Beke who was known to have partnered with Erin Boag on the dance floor, later became a judge on Strictly.

Together with Erin, Beke won the 1998 and 1999 New Zealand Championships, as well as the IDTA Classic in Brighton.

Aside Strictly, Beke appeared on the BBC Two series The Underdog Show and went ahead to host Hole in the Wall, also for the BBC.

As a TV host, majorly on BBC, Beke has presented the BBC cookery show Step Up to the Plate and Midlife Christmas.

Beke made other appearances on Channel 4’s game show Draw It!, and the Christmas Midnight Gameshow.

Beke serves as patron of The Music Hall Guild of Great Britain and America.