Strictly 2020 sees our longest serving pro dancer partnered with political pioneer and  former Home Secretary: Jacqui Smith! Being no stranger to votes (standing her in good stead), let's hope her legwork as a politician makes her footwork a shoo-in! She may have been Chief Whip, but it's Anton who'll be cracking it this autumn as they face the opposition and campaign for a landslide victory!

Erin and husband Peter were delighted to announce the arrival of their newborn son, Ewan, in April 2014 and so Erin isn't returning to Strictly this season. She's back on tour with Anton in 2022 though with their new show, 'Anton & Erin: Showtime' - click for dates, venues & booking!

Anton takes to the Strictly dance floor this year with star of soap - and stage - Emma Barton! From the Queen Vic to the arms of the King of Ballroom, Anton hopes Emma's experience treading the boards will set her on a path to follow the previous Eastenders' successes! Will Emma be the one to raise Anton's bar in the competition... score a 10... reach the final... take the glitter ball at last?

Erin and husband Peter were delighted to announce the arrival of their newborn son, Ewan, in April 2014 and so Erin isn't returning to Strictly this season. She's back on tour with Anton in 2020 though with their new show, 'Anton & Erin: Dance Those Magical Movies' - click for dates, venues & booking!

Strictly series 16 partners Anton with fashionista, presenter and author Susannah Constantine, doyenne of ‘What Not To Wear’ fame. Anton’s perfect match, sartorially speaking, but will they be as well-suited on the dancefloor? From footwear to footwork, twin-set to tango, they’ll be dressed not just for success… but hopefully a catwalk all the way to the glitterball too!

Erin and husband Peter were delighted to announce the arrival of their newborn son, Ewan, in April 2014 and so Erin isn't returning to Strictly this season. She's back on tour with Anton in 2019 though with their new show, 'Anton & Erin: Dance Those Magical Musicals' - click for dates, venues & booking!

For Anton's 15th series of Strictly Come Dancing, he's partnered with queen of morning television Ruth Langsford. Best known for presenting 'Loose Women', and 'This Morning' every Friday with husband Eamonn Holmes, how will Ruth take to her new leading man, and will she bring 'that Friday feeling' to her performance every Saturday night? Tune in to find out!

Erin and husband Peter were delighted to announce the arrival of their newborn son, Ewan, in April 2014 and so Erin isn't returning to Strictly this season. She's back on tour with Anton in 2018 though with their new show, 'Anton & Erin: From Broadway to Hollywood' - click to read more!

Series 14 sees Anton paired with plucky Lesley Joseph. Most well known for her role as voracious man-eater Dorien Green in the hit BBC show ‘Birds of a Feather’, Lesley is no stranger to showbiz, first treading the boards at age 7... and now on Strictly at 70! She's reputedly as competitive as Anton, but performance-wise how will
she fare in the pecking order?

Erin and husband Peter were delighted to announce the arrival of their newborn son, Ewan, in April 2014 and so Erin isn't returning to Strictly this season. She's back on tour with Anton in 2017 though with their new show, 'Anton & Erin: Swing Time' - click to read more!

Has Anton struck it lucky in Series 13 with Prom Queen Katie Derham? British television's youngest ever newsreader, and best known for presenting the BBC Proms on TV and radio, Katie is a strong, musically minded contender for the Strictly glitterball… Let's hope Anton can add dancing as another string to her bow!

Erin and husband Peter were delighted to announce the arrival of their newborn son, Ewan, in April 2014 and so Erin isn't returning to Strictly this season. She's back on tour with Anton in 2016 though with their new show, 'Anton & Erin ...Just Gotta Dance' - click to read more!

Series 12 brings mixed doubles for Anton as he partners up with ace tennis coach Judy Murray. Star player and figurehead sportswoman in her own right, she's mum to Wimbledon champs Andy and Jamie too. Will there be top spins across the dancefloor, or one too many foot faults? Let's hope Anton's met his match this year!

Erin and husband Peter were delighted to announce the arrival of their newborn son, Ewan, in April and so Erin isn't returning to Strictly this season. She's back on tour with Anton in 2015 though with their new show, 'That's Entertainment' - click to read more!

Anton is partnering former Bond girl Fiona Fullerton for Series 11. Best known for her role as a Bond Girl in 'A View To A Kill' starring opposite Roger Moore, Fiona, is no stranger to dashing leading men! Already dubbed Mr Du Bond by the 007 beauty, this is surely a partnership that's licensed to thrill!

After ten wonderful years, and with a truly heavy heart, Erin has decided to decline the BBC's very kind offer to compete again in series eleven, and has withdrawn from being a competitive dancer on Strictly Come Dancing. Click to read more on her blog.

American film and stage siren, and universally renowned model Jerry Hall is partnering Anton for series 10, and we're all hoping to see some 10's this year! Jerry is used to teaming up with strong personalities — Mick Jagger and Grace Jones to name but two — but who will wear the trousers in this partnership? Tango... or tangle, there'll certainly be legs eleven with this six foot tall Texan!

Richard Arnold is used to the glittering world of showbiz, but this time he won't be commentating on it from the comfort of his ITV Daybreak sofa — the spotlight's most definitely on him as Erin leads him on to the dancefloor for series 10! Will this be an alarm-bells wake-up call for him… or will Richard be an early riser on the Strictly leader board? You know the score... stay tuned!

For series nine, Anton is partnered by the glamorous Italian property lawyer, entrepreneur and TV personality Nancy Dell'Olio. Hot property indeed... but after a constricted ballroom debut due to a feather boa, will the audience remain charmed? Tune in to find out!

Already impersonating Sir Bruce, as well as some of the judges, dancers and other celebs, Erin's much loved series nine partner is Rory Bremner, widely regarded as Britain's sharpest impressionist... but will he make as big an impression on the dancefloor? Tune in to find out!

In series eight, Anton was paired with the inimitable and renowned ex-Conservative Party matriarch, Ann Widdecombe. From the outset the pair caused quite a stir with their flamboyant and quite unexpected performances! The voting public took both Ann and Anton to their hearts, saving them through to week ten.

Legendary England soccer star Peter Shilton switched his focus from football to the glitter ball in series eight. Unfortunately dancing didn't come naturally to Peter and he struggled amidst stiff competition. Despite fancy footwork with his Quickstep, the couple only made it through to week four in the competition.

Anton was paired with former model and 'Footballer's Wives' actress Laila Rouass in series seven. The pair made it through to week twelve in the competition before being eliminated. The week four Foxtrot proved to be their best performance of the series, with a combined score of 34 points.

In series seven, Erin was paired with Eastenders actor Ricky Groves. Ricky won over the nation and fellow contestants with his sense of fun, but unfortunately his charm didn't work on the judges! The couple stayed in the competition right up until week ten when they were eliminated after dancing the Tango.

In series six Anton was paired with Eastenders actress Gillian Taylforth. Unfortunately due to a lack of rehearsal time, and Gillian's resultant nerves on the opening show, the pair found themselves second from bottom on the leaderboard and were voted out of the show on the very first week.

England Rugby star Austin Healey swapped the pitch for the dance floor in series six. The pair made quite an impression with high scores from the outset and were a bookies' favourite to win! Unfortunately for Erin & Austin, the standard of dancing was exceptionally high this year and they were eventually eliminated in week twelve.

Kate Garraway swapped the GMTV studio for the ballroom in series five. Sustaining an injury during rehearsals, Kate continually found herself at the bottom of the leader board and under the judges' scrutiny. Fortunately they won over the voting public who saved them up until week seven.

Erin was paired with former professional snooker ace Willie Thorne in series five. Unfortunately Willie, who holds the world record for the highest number of breaks, didn't get any break from the judges' feedback for his dancing and was voted out of the show after the week two Tango.

Anton danced with 'Dead Ringers' comedienne Jan Ravens in series four. Despite a flair for dancing, nerves got the better of her in the live broadcasts. The couple performed a wonderful Viennese Waltz in week five, but were dealt a cruel twist of fate when they were voted out in the very same show.

In series four, Erin found herself in the safe arms of former Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel. Whilst they glided through the ballroom rounds, the latin dances proved more challenging. Peter’s enthusiasm and growing love for dancing endeared him to the audience and the couple left the competition in week seven.

In series three, Anton was paired with former Eastenders actress Patsy Palmer. Suffering from nerves Patsy found both training and performing equally challenging… Nevertheless, the couple delivered many successful ballroom dances and made it though to the quarter-finals, finishing in fifth place.

Erin danced with Olympic hurdler and former world record holder Colin Jackson in series three. Colin’s snake-hips, latin flair and beautiful ballroom dancing made them early favourites. Despite their consistently high marks and public popularity the couple were pipped to the post and finished second... though came back to score 40 and win the Christmas special!

Much-admired television presenter and charity campaigner, Esther Rantzen, O.B.E. took to the dance floor in series two. Esther clearly enjoyed every minute on the dancefloor with Anton, but their time together was unfortunately short lived as they were voted out of the show in week three of the competition.

Comedian Julian Clary conquered his nerves and lack of confidence - surprising himself and his competitors - by reaching the finals in series 2! When faced with criticism from one judge in particular, Julian revelled in his famous camp retorts and quick wit, much to the enjoyment of the voting audience!

In series one Anton partnered the popular operatic singer, Lesley Garrett C.B.E. Charming the judges and audiences with Lesley’s rapid improvement — and their blossoming friendship — they received consistently high scores and reached the semi-final. Anton and Lesley also danced together on the Strictly Christmas special.

In the first series Erin was partnered with England Rugby league legend Martin Offiah M.B.E.. Martin initially struggled with the ballroom dances but soon found his feet in the latin rounds. The pair went on to reach fourth place in the competition and returned for the Christmas special to dance the Jive.