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“He could definitely be a type of Bruno Tonioli on the panel as he and Anton have their show together. He has a great personality.”<\/p>\n
Joanne, who is the sister of Kevin Clifton, went on to praise Anton for being a “brilliant” addition to the panel.<\/p>\n
Anton became a judge after Bruno Tinioli decided to leave the BBC show, and he sits alongside Shirley Ballas, Motsi Mabuse, and Craig.<\/p>\n
Joanne continued: “He is absolutely brilliant! Shirley and Motsi are more Latin-based dancers, and Craig comes from a theatre background. So, it\u2019s really good that Anton is there.<\/p>\n
Don’t miss… <\/strong> We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n “He\u2019s ballroom through and through, like me, and it\u2019s good to have another expertise on the panel.<\/p>\n “He\u2019s just always himself, and it\u2019s like he was made for it. He\u2019s a natural and he completely deserves it, too.<\/p>\n “He\u2019s been there from the very beginning. I also think the couples really respect his opinion, because he was there week after week in their position.”<\/p>\n In a new interview, Craig, who has sat on the judging panel since 2004, said he was ready to “hang up his dancing shoes”.<\/p>\n When discussing his retirement plans, Craig shared: “I\u2019m working hard while I can, especially as I love what I do. It keeps me on my toes, darlings!<\/p>\n \u201cI’m now the same age as the late, great Len Goodman was when he first started – that’s scary, isn’t it?!”<\/p>\n He added to Best Magazine: \u201cThe reason I look forward to it every year is because the cast changes.<\/p>\n “I think that’s what’s fun about it, it doesn’t age. And this year’s line-up is fab-u-lous!”<\/p>\n
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