Strictly professional Anton Du Beke’s singing intro prompts speculation he will bag new job
Viewers noticed that Anton's singing and dancing intro mimicked that of Bruce Forsyth's
STRICTLY Come Dancing professional Anton Du Beke's surprise all-singing and all-dancing intro has prompted speculation that he will bag a new job next year.
The 50-year-old belted out a number at the beginning of tonight's show for the Musicals theme.
Head judge Len Goodman will be retiring from the show after this series and there have been many rumours as to who will take his place - including Anton himself.
However many viewers felt as though Anton's big number at the beginning of tonight's show hinted that he could be getting a new role on next year's Strictly after it appeared to mimic Sir Bruce Forsyth's performances on the show.
One fan remarked: "Anton auditioning for new Judge?"
Another commented: "anton being lined up for a new role?"
A viewer tweeted: "If this is Anton's audition for Head Judge - he's got the job!!"
But Anton claimed last week that BBC bosses haven't yet approached him to replace Len.
Some, however, thought he could even be lined up to replace either Tess Daly or Claudia Winkleman as a host.
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One viewer tweeted: "Anton just auditioned to replace Bruce Forsyth - someone should tell Claudia got the job."
Another tweeted: "Anton is defo trying to be the new Brucie."
A fan agreed: "So Anton is singing the opening number... he is basically Bruce now."
One commented: "ANTON IS THE NEXT BRUCE FORSYTH."
Earlier this week it was revealed that the beloved former host would not be returning to present the Strictly Christmas special this year.
The 88-year-old was set to host the special alongside Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly, but he was not well enough to do so.
There was also no message from Bruce at the filming of the Christmas special on Monday, and the BBC confirmed that one has not been recorded.
A source close to Sir Bruce told : “Last year the Strictly message was recorded in December, there are no plans to do one this year."
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