February 24th 2025.
Anton Du Beke, the beloved dancer and judge of Strictly Come Dancing, is known for his smooth moves and infectious smile. But what many may not know is that he has a passion for another sport - golf. And now, he's sharing his love for the game with the world through his brand-new podcast, Putt & Strut.
To celebrate the launch of his podcast, Anton and his co-host Sarah Stirk invited us to Pitch, a golf club in central London, to discuss their new project. As we took swings at the virtual golfing game, Anton was just as enthusiastic and chatty as he is on Strictly. He even asked us about our life goals and insisted on hearing all about our vision boards.
But of course, the spotlight was on Anton himself, and we couldn't resist asking about his recent appearance on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? where he ended up donating £15,000 to charity. Anton humbly shared that he was getting the bank details that afternoon to make the transfer and admitted that he may never be able to watch the episode back.
It's no surprise that Anton has become a household name thanks to his years on Strictly, first as a dancer and now as a judge. But what many may not know is that if the timing had been different, he may have become famous for an entirely different reason. As Anton revealed to us, he could have easily pursued golf instead of dance if he had discovered his love for the sport earlier. But fate had other plans and he only started playing at the age of 16, six years after he began dancing.
In an alternate universe, we may have never seen Anton dancing with the likes of Ann Widdecombe on Strictly. But thankfully, things worked out the way they did and Anton has been a staple on the show since it began in 2004.
Anton shared that both dance and golf require constant growth and improvement, which is what drew him to both sports. And although he jokes that he may not have made as much money if he had pursued golf, he is proud to see his seven-year-old twin children showing an interest in the sport. He even hopes that they become successful enough to support him in his old age.
But for Anton, golf is not just a hobby, it's also a form of self-care. He enjoys playing with his wife Hannah and looks forward to the day when they can go on golfing trips together. And for Anton, that will be a dream come true.
As Anton Du Beke's hips swayed and his signature cheeky grin lit up his face, one might assume they were watching a replay of one of his captivating Strictly Come Dancing performances. But in reality, the 58-year-old was engaged in a completely different activity.
While Anton's passion for dance is well-known to anyone who has tuned in to the BBC on a Saturday evening during the autumn and winter seasons since 2004, there is another sport that holds a special place in his heart - golf. And he is now sharing that love with the world through his new podcast, Putt & Strut.
To celebrate the launch of his podcast, Anton and his co-host Sarah Stirk invited us to Pitch, a golf club in central London, to discuss their exciting new project. In between practicing their swings on the virtual golf game, Anton was just as enthusiastic and talkative as he is when sitting behind the judging panel on Strictly.
After asking us about our life goals and encouraging me to share my vision board, Anton graciously took on the role of the interviewee as we delved into his life and career. We couldn't resist asking if he would be willing to participate in a show like The Traitors, to which he replied with a cheeky grin, "Only if I can be a Faithful."
Thanks to Strictly, Anton has become a household name and has even appeared on other popular shows such as Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? In fact, just days after his episode aired, where he ended up donating £15,000 of his own money to The Sick Children's Trust after getting a question about musicals wrong, we couldn't help but ask him about the experience. Anton informed us that he would be making the transfer that afternoon, but admitted that he may never be able to watch the episode back.
But things could have been very different for Anton if he had followed a different path. "I could have easily taken up golf if I had discovered it before dance," he revealed to us. It wasn't until he was 16 years old that he started playing golf, after a man at his dance school in San Francisco invited him to join him at a golf course. This was six years after he had already started dancing, and by then, golf was just a hobby rather than a potential career.
In an alternate universe, where Anton didn't drag Ann Widdecombe across the Strictly dance floor, he may have gone down a completely different path. "Dance and golf both require constant improvement, so I would have approached golf with the same dedication and mindset as I do with dancing," Anton shared with Metro and a small group of media.
However, he couldn't help but add with a smile, "But I'm not sure if I would have made any money from it."
The age at which a person starts a sport can play a significant role in their success, as Anton pointed out. And as a proud father, he is delighted that his seven-year-old twins, George and Henrietta, are starting to show an interest in golf. "I hope they become incredibly successful so they can take care of their father in his old age," he joked.
Anton also revealed that he loves playing golf with his wife, Hannah, and is eagerly looking forward to the day when their children are a bit older and they can enjoy family golf days together. "The first time we all sit on a golf buggy and tee off together will be a dream come true for me," he shared.
While golf may not be Anton's main source of income, it brings him a different kind of satisfaction. For him, playing a few rounds is not just a sport, but a way to take care of his mental health. And as he looks to the future, he can't wait to see where his love for both dance and golf will take him.
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