Strictly’s Anton Du Beke makes ‘extraordinary’ marriage announcement as fans rush to say congratulations
Strictly Come Dancing star Anton Du Beke has shared a selfie with his wife as they mark a special celebration together. The BBC star married his marketing executive wife, Hannah, in 2017, after meeting at Wentworth Golf Club in Surrey in 2012.
The couple welcomed twins George and Henrietta in 2017 after they underwent IVF treatment. Taking to Instagram, the professional dancer said: “Happy Anniversary to the most beautiful, extraordinary, phenomenal person. We met 13 years ago to the day and married 5 years later. You’re amazing.”
The dad-of-two has been open about his relationship with Hannah and their pregnancy worries. Speaking on Giovanna Fletcher’s Happy Mum Happy Baby podcast, Anton said that his wife didn’t believe they were going to be able to have children because of a painful condition she has.
Hannah struggles with endometriosis, this condition means the cells similar to those in the lining of the womb (uterus) grow in other parts of the body. Discussing the condition with Giovanni, Anton spoke candidly about the unfairness they faced, reflecting on how someone as kind and caring as Hannah could be denied the natural experience of motherhood.
Anton revealed his previous ignorance about endometriosis before meeting Hannah and emphasised the need for more government funding towards women’s health issues.
He told the podcast host: “I knew I wanted to be with her, I saw her with her nephews. She’s so kind and so caring, I just couldn’t understand the universe.
“And whoever is upstairs, if anyone’s upstairs, looking down and going ‘you are the most perfect person to have children, but I’m not going to let you have any children because I’m going to give you this’.
“And I’m going to say ‘you’re going to have this endometriosis, and you’re going to suffer with this all of your life, chronically, and I’m not going to let you have any children.”
Anton previously admitted the couple found IVF ‘tough’ but it brought him and businesswoman Hannah closer together. The IVF was successful on Anton and Hannah’s first attempt.
As the married couple celebrate their anniversary together, fans and friends of the Strictly judge sent messages of support. Helen Skelton left a red heart emoji, alongside a praising hand emoji.
Former professional Strictly dancer Giovanni Pernice commented “stunning”, also using a red heart emoji to show the couple support. Strictly’s Gorka Marquez was also among the commenters, writing “Congrats”.
One fan commented “Congratulations du beke family here’s to many more years” and a second wrote “Sending happy anniversary wishes to you both.”
Further responses were “Happy Anniversary beautiful couple” and “Aaaaw Happy Anniversary to a beautiful couple!!!!” Many more comments were of supportive emojis for the BBC star and his wife.
