Anton Du Beke launches Christmas single and festive tour

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Strictly Come Dancing judge Anton Du Beke has released a Christmas single and will perform a festive tour.

Strictly Come Dancing judge Anton Du Beke has announced a new festive venture away from the BBC show. The 60-year-old dancer co-wrote the swing track 'Dance My Way To Christmas', which will be released as a single on 6 November ahead of the Christmas season. The song was co-written with Jacqui Hicks and features vocals from Lance Ellington. It was first posted on YouTube last year.

Du Beke said launching a Christmas single was something he had always wanted to do. 'For me, Christmas is the most magical time of year and the music played is a huge part of that and what makes it so memorable,' he said. 'For Dance My Way To Christmas to possibly be part of the seasonal playlists is a dream come true.'

He will perform the single as part of a brand-new festive show, 'Anton At Christmas', running from 10-22 December across the UK. Du Beke previously released an album in 2017 called 'From The Top', which included covers of classics such as 'Putting On The Ritz' and 'Fly Me To The Moon'.

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• Anton Du Beke, 60, career move announced away from StrictlyStrictly Come Dancing judge Anton Du Beke has announced his new career move away from the BBC show.Worcester News · 20 Oct, 14:01
• Anton Du Beke, 60, career move announced away from StrictlyStrictly Come Dancing judge Anton Du Beke has announced his new career move away from the BBC show.Malvern Gazette · 20 Oct, 14:01

In this story: Anton Du Beke · Strictly Come Dancing · Jacqui Hicks · Lance Ellington · BBC

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