Anton Du Beke has declared his 'heart is full' after celebrating his 60th birthday with family and friends over the weekend. The Strictly Come Dancing judge turned 60 on Monday and shared a heartfelt Instagram post thanking his loved ones for making the occasion special.
In the post, which showed him with family and on a driving range, Du Beke wrote: 'Hello, my loves! I've had the most wonderful weekend celebrating my birthday, surrounded by the people I hold dear. My heart is full. Thank you for all your incredibly kind messages and good wishes. Here's to the next chapter, many more happy memories and of course… plenty more golf! With love, Anton XX.'
Strictly Stars Send Birthday Wishes
Du Beke received a string of messages from his Strictly colleagues. Head judge Shirley Ballas commented: 'Happy 60th birthday my king.' Professional dancer Amy Dowden wrote: 'Happy birthday @mrantondubeke. Enjoy celebrating with your beautiful family xxx.' Luba Mushtuk, who left the show after a decade in 2025, said: 'Happy birthday Antonio.'
Ballas also shared a video on her Instagram Stories of her dancing with Du Beke on Strictly, captioning it: 'Happy Birthday to my dancing king. See you soon for more of this. You're a star in my book.'
Tributes from Former Partner
Loose Women presenter Ruth Langsford, who was partnered with Du Beke in 2017 when he was a professional dancer on Strictly, shared a photo of them together. She captioned it: 'What? 60? Cant' be right surely?!!! Happy Birthday partner! Big love.'
Du Beke has appeared in every season of Strictly since it began in 2004. He was initially a professional dancer and was paired with celebrities including Dame Esther Rantzen, Patsy Palmer, Kate Garraway, and Jerry Hall.
Remembering Ann Widdecombe
In 2010, Du Beke competed with politician Ann Widdecombe, who was found dead at her home in Devon earlier this month. When news of her death was announced, and prior to police revealing they had launched a murder investigation, Du Beke shared a video on X paying tribute. He said: 'I had the most brilliant time with Ann on Strictly Come Dancing. She became a real friend. She was fun. She was upbeat. She was positive. She was supportive. We had an incredible time together and we stayed firm friends. My thoughts go out to all of her nearest and dearest and all her family. This is a sad day and I'm devastated by the news of Ann's passing, but I shall remember her fondly, and miss her.'
