Strictly Judge Anton Du Beke opens up about past stabbing incident involving father

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Du Beke, a well-known judge on Strictly Come Dancing, has revealed a harrowing incident from his past where he was stabbed by his father, leading to a three-day hospital stay. The 57-year-old dancer made the shocking revelation during an appearance on Kate Garraway's Life Stories on ITV.

Incident Du Beke recounted the disturbing event, stating that on a Boxing Day at their family home in Kent, his father attacked him, stabbing him in the leg and stomach. Describing it as an «idiotic situation,» the dancer recalled walking out of the house, holding his injured leg, when he spotted a passing police car. He flagged them down and informed them about the knife-wielding situation at his home.

Following the stabbing, Du Beke spent several days in the hospital recovering from his injuries. Despite the traumatic experience, his primary concern was getting back into the studio to dance. The dancer admitted feeling embarrassed about the incident, which led him to tell people that he had a hamstring injury at the time. Du Beke shared that his revelation on Kate Garraway's show is the first time he has spoken publicly about the stabbing. He acknowledged that the revelations might shock his friends and family. Additionally, he revealed that his father had been cleared in court regarding the incident.

Born to a Spanish mother and Hungarian father, Du Beke had a challenging upbringing on a council estate in Sevenoaks, Kent. He discovered his passion for dancing after witnessing his sister's performance at a local studio. While his mother supported his new hobby, his father, struggling with alcoholism, was hostile towards it, which eventually