He has been announced as Bruno Toniolo's replacement on the Strictly Come Dancing judging panel for the next series of the BBC ballroom show.
And Anton Du Beke has shared his delight as being named as the show's new judge, after Bruno was forced to pull out due to travel restrictions caused by Covid-19.
Speaking about his new appointment on Friday's episode of BBC Breakfast, Anton, 54, said: 'Everybody knows how much I love the show, so just being involved is an enourmous thrill every year.'
Elated: Happy days: Anton Du Beke has shared his delight as being named as the show's new judge, after Bruno was forced to pull out due to travel restrictions caused by Covid-19
Appearing via video link from his Buckinghamshire home, Anton continued: 'To be asked to come in and judge for this year, I'm so delighted, I can't even begin to tell you. It hasn't sunk in yet, really.'
'I can't wait to get started, get on the panel and sit with the other three judges and watch the show unfold in front of me.
'I'll have that feeling of, I know exactly what you meant to do, and I know exactly how that has gone for you.'
Standing in! The pro will replace Bruno, 65, who will not be able to take part in the 19th series due to the ongoing uncertainty regarding travel restrictions caused by COVID-19 (Bruno, pictured in 2019)
Speaking about his new appointment on Friday's episode of BBC Breakfast, Anton, 54, said: 'Everybody knows how much I love the show, so just being involved is an enourmous thrill every year'
It comes after Anton, who will join returning judges Shirley Ballas, Motsi Mabuse, and Craig Revel Horwood, said on Thursday: 'My loves I cannot tell you how thrilled I am to be stepping into Bruno's brogues for the next series of 'Strictly'.
'It's a dream come true to be judging alongside the best of the best and I promise to be kinder to all the couples than any of them have ever been to me.'
The announcement was made via the official BBC Strictly account, as dazzling portraits of the judges were shared alongside the words: 'It's the judges!...
Appearing via video link from his Buckinghamshire home, Anton continued: 'To be asked to come in and judge for this year, I'm so delighted'
'Please welcome back to Strictly, Craig Revel Horwood, Shirley Ballas, Motsi Mabuse AND Anton Du Beke, who'll be stepping into Bruno Tonioli's shoes for 2021!'
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