Strictly star may leave show, Anton Du Beke reveals

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 4 Nov, 12:04 · Archive

A Strictly Come Dancing contestant has told judge Anton Du Beke they are considering leaving the show, saying it is 'getting a bit much'.

Anton Du Beke has revealed that a Strictly Come Dancing star is considering leaving the show. Speaking while promoting his memoir Steps In Time, Du Beke said an unnamed contestant told him 'It's getting a bit much' and that he wondered whether they would decide to step away or continue.

Du Beke did not identify who he was referring to. However, he appeared to rule out fellow judges Craig Revel Horwood and Shirley Ballas. His comments could refer to one of the new hosts—Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe or Johannes Radebe—who all joined the show this year, or to other newer cast members.

This season of Strictly has faced some challenges, with lukewarm reviews for the new presenting team and reports of declining viewing figures. Du Beke, however, has sought to downplay concerns about the show's health. When asked by The Times if Strictly was 'in trouble', he insisted people should not worry, pointing to the show's 58 per cent audience share among those watching television at the time. He also defended this year's standard of dancing and contestants.

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• Strictly Come Dancing star braced to quit show as host makes jaw-dropping revealEXCLUSIVE Strictly judge Anton Du Beke says a big name is ready to leave the hit BBC One Dance show saying, 'It's getting a bit much.'The Mirror · 4 Nov, 09:42

In this story: Anton Du Beke · Strictly Come Dancing · BBC · Emma Willis · Josh Widdicombe · Johannes Radebe · Craig Revel Horwood · Shirley Ballas

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