Anton Du Beke addresses

The husband of fellow dancer Ola Jordan alleged that Anton has never been a frontrunner to win the programme because of who he is partnered with.

James said: “He’s never been given a favourite, he’s never had a Kara Tointon or an Alesha Dixon, a real strong contender.

“I love Anton and would love for him to be given a celebrity who has some real potential to win, but year after year it’s the same thing, and he’s probably going to be given a female who’s more mature and hasn’t really got the danceability. 

“I thought he did a fantastic job on the panel, though,” he finished.

Anton won praise from fans for his brief stint as a judge after filling in for Motsi Mabuse, as viewers labelled him “brilliant”.