29 August 2023 , 08:21
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Former Strictly Come Dancing professionals Vincent Simone and Ian Waite have taken a playful jab at dancer-turned-judge Anton Du Beke, who is gearing up for the new series.
The pair made their appearance on Good Morning Britain to promote their upcoming tour, 'The Magic of Dance' , where they revealed a unique distinction they hold on the BBC's hit show. "We do have something that none of the other Strictly pros have – the size. You're the biggest ever and I'm the smallest ever," confessed Vincent, to which Ian responded with a chuckle: "Well it has been said before."
Seizing the moment, they playfully teased the show's judge. "Well, we can never be the oldest Vince, that's Anton Du Beke," quipped Ian. Not one to be left behind, Vincent cheekily asked: "Is he still alive?"
Vincent and Ian poked fun at Anton (Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
Vincent and Ian taught Richard a few moves (Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)The duo went on to coax host Richard Madeley into showcasing his dance moves live on air. Before the show cut to an advert break, they taught the father-of-two a few Latin dance steps as he practiced the Samba with them, while former Strictly Come Dancing contestant Kate Garraway watched on.
Vincent graced the Strictly Come Dancing stage from its fourth series in 2006 until the tenth series in 2012. Meanwhile, Ian featured in seven series of the show starting in 2004, finishing as runner-up in his debut year alongside partner Denise Lewis.
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During their time on the show, neither of them ever managed to clinch the coveted Glitterball Trophy. Their appearance this morning comes just weeks before the next series of Strictly is set to sashay onto BBC One on September 16.
A star-studded line-up of 15 celebrities has been confirmed for the show. Among those preparing to don sequins and strut their stuff on the Strictly dance floor are actress Amanda Abbington, legendary newsreader Angela Rippon, West End star Layton Williams, Channel 4 newsreader Krishnan Guru-Murthy, comedian Eddie Kadi, and TV presenter Angela Scanlon.
Joining them in the quest for the Glitterball Trophy will be Love Island's Zara McDermott, Emmerdale's Adam Thomas, radio presenter Nikita Kanda, former Coronation Street star Ellie Leach, Paralympian Jody Cundy CBE, EastEnders' Bobby Brazier, Casualty's Nigel Harman, retired tennis player Annabel Croft, and comedian and actor Les Dennis.
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