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Strictly’s Anton Du Beke announces new career venture: 'It's a dream come true'

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Bishop, H. (2026, October 20). Strictly’s Anton Du Beke announces new career venture: 'It's a dream come true'. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/strictly-come-dancing-anton-du-beke-christmas-b1301563.html

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On October 20, Strictly Come Dancing judge Anton Du Beke announced plans to release a festive single titled "Dance My Way To Christmas" on November 6. The song, co-written by Jacqui Hicks and featuring Lance Ellington's vocals, will accompany his new show, Anton At Christmas, running from December 10 to 22 across the UK. Du Beke expressed how releasing this music aligns with his lifelong dream of contributing to the seasonal soundtrack he holds dear.

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On Tuesday, October 20, Anton Du Beke, a judge on Strictly Come Dancing, announced his new career venture in music by releasing a festive single titled "Dance My Way To Christmas." He called this project a "dream come true" and plans to perform the song as part of his brand-new show, Anton At Christmas, running from December 10-22 across the UK. The single was co-written with Jacqui Hicks and features vocals by Lance Ellington. Du Beke previously released an album in 2017 called "From The Top," which included covers of classics such as "Putting On The Ritz" and "Fly Me To The Moon."

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On Tuesday, October 20, the 60-year-old revealed that he would be releasing a festive single, which he has called a “dream come true”. asserted

he → reveal → which

“Dance My Way To Christmas”, co-written by the judge, will be released next month. asserted

Dance → dance → judge

He will also perform the single as part of his brand-new festive show, Anton At Christmas, which will run from December 10-22 across the UK. asserted

which → perform → UK

He said: “Launching a Christmas single is something I’ve always wanted to do, for as long as I can remember. asserted

I → say → single

“For me, Christmas is the most magical time of year and the music played is a huge part of that and what makes it so memorable. asserted

it → play → that

“All the favourites are rolled out, and for Dance My Way To Christmas to possibly be part of the seasonal playlists is a dream come true!” uncertain

be → roll → playlists

The song, which he first posted on YouTube last year, was co-written by Jacqui Hicks and also features vocals from Lance Ellington. asserted

he → post → Ellington

Du Beke previously released a 2017 album, From The Top, which included covers of classics including Putting On The Ritz, Fly Me To The Moon and It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year. asserted

It → release → Year

He added: “When we got into the studio with the band and Lance, it was everything I could have dreamed of. uncertain

I → add → band

“I can’t wait to share it with people.” asserted

I → wait → people

“Dance My Way To Christmas” will be available to stream and download from November 6. asserted

Dance → stream → November

Strictly’s Anton Du Beke announces new career venture: 'It's a dream come true'

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