Anton du Beke deserves a good partner
Poor Anton du Beke. This year he actually draws somebody who looks as if she might be able to dance but her self-regard and boasting will probably guarantee early elimination by a public who prefers people who know how to laugh at themselves.
Spare a thought for the professionals on Strictly Come Dancing. Some of the best of them have never made the final because the celebrities with whom they have been paired have never had a chance.
In particular, because he plays the role of old school gentleman, Anton gets the older women, especially if they are from serious backgrounds such as consumer champ Esther Rantzen, opera singer Lesley Garrett, news presenter Kate Garraway or me, an ex-MP.
High achievers, yes. Dancers, no. So for goodness sake learn some humility, Nancy, and give Anton a chance at that glitter ball.