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Carmel Harte added: “Please come back Anton you are as synonymous with Strictly as Bruce and you were such a fantastic replacement as a judge last year. I hope you are given the opportunity to return.”

It comes after it was reported that Craig revealed show bosses had told the judges that the ballroom dancer, would be waltzing back to the panel this autumn.

Speaking at his All Balls and Glitter UK tour, Anton told The Sun: “I really love Anton. I think he is fantastic. I think last year he did a great job on Strictly as a judge.

“And we have just found out he is going to do it again this year.”

Express.co.uk has contacted Strictly Come Dancing representatives for comment.