Strictly’s Anton Du Beke ‘feels like a pro’ again as judges take to the dancefloor

Strictly Come Dancing release trailer for new series Strictly Come Dancing’s Anton Du Beke has revealed the judges do a “brilliant number” during the launch show. On Saturday night, the 15 celebrity contestants will be matched with their professional partners as the pairs hope to win the all-important glitterball trophy. The new series of the BBC One show will also see the judges Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel-Horwood, Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke take centre stage in the sensational opening routine. All four are joined by the rest of the troupe in daring outfits for the choreographed mini-show. Teasing the judge’s big routine, Anton, 57, said: “It’s an amazingly brilliant number. I’m really delighted that we’re doing something and my fellow Judges are on great form as well. Anton Du Beke performs during the launch show “Everyone is in great shape and everyone is dancing well and it’s just a really fantastic number, it genuinely is. “It felt a bit like being back in a pro number! I am on a podium it’s exciting!” Head judge Shirley, 63, also added: “The audience is in for a real treat. My dance shoes are back out and it feels amazing. I’ve been put through my paces. “But to be dancing with my fellow judges and the professional dancers is a feeling like no other.” allas and the Strictly professionals SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Meanwhile, Motsi added the routine is like ‘coming out of retirement, she said: “You think you’ve retired and you’re never going to dance again and you’ve done it all. “But then Strictly calls and the shoes are back on. I think the audience loves to see the judges dancing. It’s going to be a big celebration.” Craig Revel-Horwood revealed he’s tackling a move he’s not done before as he shares his passion for the judges dances. He added: “Well, it’s very exciting. So I’m doing an assisted backward walk over darling, which I’ve never done before. Trending