Anton Du Beke launches Christmas single and festive tour

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Strictly Come Dancing judge Anton Du Beke has released a swing track called Dance My Way To Christmas and will perform a festive show across the UK in December.

Strictly Come Dancing judge Anton Du Beke, 60, has announced a new career move with the release of a swing single titled Dance My Way To Christmas. The track was co-written by Jacqui Hicks and features vocals from Lance Ellington. It will be available to stream and download from music platforms from November 6, ahead of the festive season.

Du Beke will also perform the single as part of a brand-new festive show, Anton At Christmas, which will run from December 10–22 across the UK. He first posted the song on YouTube last year. Du Beke previously released an album in 2017 called From The Top, which included covers of classics including Putting On The Ritz, Fly Me To The Moon and It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year.

Du Beke said in a statement: 'Launching a Christmas single is something I've always wanted to do, for as long as I can remember. 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 added: 'When we got into the studio with the band and Lance, it was everything I could have dreamed of.'

Anton Du Beke launches Christmas single and festive tour — Image: Gazette & Herald (Malton)

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Anton Du Beke in career move away from Strictly Come DancingStrictly Come Dancing judge Anton Du Beke has announced his new career move away from the popular BBC show.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 20 Oct, 12:11
Anton Du Beke in career move away from Strictly Come DancingStrictly Come Dancing judge Anton Du Beke has announced his new career move away from the popular BBC show.York Press · 20 Oct, 12:11

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