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Strictly’s Anton Du Beke becomes dad for first time at age of 50

The star announced the news to his 19.9K Instagram fans

Strictly Come Dancing’s Anton Du Beke has welcomed twins with his partner Hannah Summers, making him a first-time time dad at the age of 50.

The star shared a cute Instagram post announcing the news to the world.

Fans were ecstatic and congratulated the star on the wonderful news.

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Sharing a picture of two baby-sized dancing booties decorated with a blue and pink bow he wrote: “Oh my! The little dancing feet have arrived.

“Mum and twins are perfect and dad is ridiculously excited!”

Anton announced he and other half Hannah were expecting a boy and a girl in December last year.

The stars have not yet decided on what to name their little bundles of joy but Anton joked to Lorraine Kelly on her show: “We’re thinking of the names Antoine and Antoinette!

“I hope my kids are as camp as I am.”

Despite the outgoing personality hinting 2017 could be the year he and Hannah walk down the aisle, it looks like this is going to be put on hold while they focus on their two adorable tots.

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As the dancer revealed the exciting news the congratulations came flooding in from fans and some of his fellow Strictly stars.

One fan wrote: “The most perfect news  Huge congratulations to you & Hannah & welcome to the world Babies Du Beke.”

“Huge congratulations to you both Anton!!! I’m sure they will both be dancing in no time,” another added.

Fashion model Daisy Lowe wrote: “Congratulations sweetheart!!!! Those little twinkle toed twins are lucky to have you! All my love to you and your gorgeous family.”

Dancer Ola Jordan said: “Yey! Congratulations babes. Sending you all lots of love.”

Massive congratulations to the two of them!


Rebecca Carter
Associate Editor (News)

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