Strictly's Craig Revel Horwood 'confirms' Anton Du Beke return for next series

Strictly Come Dancing's Craig Revel Horwood has "confirmed" Anton Du Beke will be back on the next series of the hit show.

Anton stood in for Bruno Tonioli alongside fellow judges Craig, Shirley Ballas and Motsi Mabuse, after problems arising due to the pandemic.

Now Anton - who was a professional dancer, panellist and judge in the 2020 and 2021 series - is all set to come back to the panel according to Craig.

Craig who is currently on his All Balls and Glitter UK tour said: "I really love Anton. I think he is fantastic. I think last year he did a great job on Strictly as a judge.

Craig Revel Horwood is said to have announced the news at a recent show (PA)

"And we have just found out he is going to do it again this year."

Craig also claimed he missed Bruno, but admitted the star found his dramatic performances exhausting.

It's been reported that Anton Du Beke will return as a judge on Strictly again this year (Guy Levy/BBC/PA Wire)

He told The Sun: "He always used to come off and say, 'Darling, I am exhausted'.

And I used to say, 'Well, you created this character, darling.' I will just sit there. My job is easy."

BBC representatives for Strictly Come Dancing have declined to comment.

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