Anton du Beke

Bruce Forsyth is my hero, and the thought that I'd be in a TV show with him was incredible. Anton du Beke

Hero Incredible Show

I'd like to do a kind of 'Sunday Night At The Palladium'-style variety show on the BBC. Anton du Beke

Like Night Show

Give up smoking. Don't get so fat. So much illness is self-induced - which I can't stand. And I'm not a good nursemaid. Don't call me if you're ill. Anton du Beke

Fat Good Smoking

I was one of those people who just flitted about in life. I had no plans and no sense of direction. Anton du Beke

Direction Life no sense related

I'm a bit of a traditionalist; the ballroom is all about tails and I never mess about with that. But for the Latin you can have a bit fun: tight trousers, gold shirt open to my waist, be a bit ridiculous. Anton du Beke

Fun Gold Never

Being a competitive dancer is an expensive business - you have to buy the £2,000 or so tail suit and the shoes, and then get yourself around the world to the competitions. And there is not a lot of money to be made in competing. Anton du Beke

Business Money Shoe

Ballroom is two people dancing together to music, touching in perfect harmony. Anton du Beke

Harmony Music People

A dancer's career is short - you just keep going until your legs pack up. Anton du Beke

Keep Going Legs Your

There is not a lot of money in competition dancing. There never has been; it's all about winning the trophies, really. It's not like golf. Anton du Beke

Competition Money Never

Being fit is the easiest part of being a dance professional. I used to just throw on a backpack full of rocks and run up a hill. You don't even have to go to a gym. Anton du Beke

Dance Hill Professional

My favourite dance is the Foxtrot. It's a proper dance with proper music. It has class. Anton du Beke

Class Dance Music

My perfect morning is spent drinking coffee, eating porridge and reading the paper at a local cafe. Anton du Beke

Cafe Coffee Eating

My old dance teacher, Jimmy Wilde, a former European ballroom dancing champion, was so sophisticated. Anton du Beke

Champion Dance Old

The Ritz in London has an old-fashioned charm, with waiters wearing tails and white gloves. The dining room is exquisite, with immaculate service and ornate details. Anton du Beke

Details Room Service