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30-06-2025
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BBC Strictly's Anton Du Beke says Bruce Forsyth 'would've been furious' at call
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Strictly Come Dancing's Anton Du Beke has revealed that the late Bruce Forsyth would have been incensed by a decision made after his passing. In an earlier episode of the My Time Capsule podcast, Anton fondly recalled a memorable show at the London Palladium, a venue he considers the "home of Brucie". Looking back on the sad loss of his idol Bruce in August 2017 at the age of 89, Anton mentioned that his ashes were laid to rest beneath the Palladium's stage, accompanied by a commemorative blue plaque. Describing the exact location of Brucie's final resting place, Anton shared: "So, if you're looking out into the auditorium from the stage, right directly below there, there's obviously a wall there holding the whole place up. But in that wall, they've buried Brucie's ashes, and there's a plaque underneath, 'Here are the ashes...'". Anton continued, noting that comedy legend Des O'Connor has since joined Brucie, with his own tribute nearby. He believes Des holds the record for the most performances at the Palladium, and hinted that Julian Clary is aiming to surpass this feat, saying: "To the left now of Brucie is the wonderful Des O'Connor, who's done more shows, I think, at the Palladium than anybody else. "I think Julian Clary is hoping to take that crown soon, but I think Des O'Connor has done more shows at the Palladium than anybody else. Now, I know that Brucie would have been furious about this because Brucie was never a double act. He was always a single act, so I know Brucie would have been furious about this," reports the Mirror. Upon his passing, his manager Ian Wilson stated he died "peacefully at his home surrounded by his wife Wilnelia and all his children". The entertainment industry was awash with tributes for Brucie following his death, with co-host Tess Daly admitting she was "heartbroken" over the loss of the man who became the UK's highest-paid TV star. A memorial plaque commemorates Sir Bruce's career, noting that he first presented Sunday Night At The London Palladium back in 1958 and performed his last show in 2015. It acknowledges his status as "without question the UK's greatest entertainer". The plaque also reads: "He rests in peace within the sound of music, laughter and dancing... exactly where he would want to be." Sir Bruce retired from hosting Strictly in 2014, after a decade that saw him present from the inaugural episode of the show in 2004. He was known for fronting popular programmes such as Play Your Cards Right and The Price Is Right. Brucie, who passed the Strictly baton to Claudia Winkleman, said at the time: "After 10 wonderful years and 11 series, I believe it is now the right time to step down from the rigours of presenting the Strictly live shows."
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30-06-2025
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Strictly legend says Bruce Forsyth 'would have been furious' over decision after death
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Anton Du Beke has claimed that Bruce Forsyth "would have been furious" about the location of his ashes at a London theatre. In an episode of the My Time Capsule podcast from earlier this year, Anton spoke about a show that he performed at the iconic Soho theatre, the London Palladium, a venue he described as the "home of Brucie". Brucie, who Anton described as his "great hero", sadly passed away in August 2017, aged 89. His ashes were laid to rest beneath the Palladium's stage, complete with a blue plaque. Anton detailed how he'd performed his 'An Evening With' at the Palladium a couple of years ago, an experience he described as the "most wonderful day of my life", although he added "don't tell my wife and children". He explained where Brucie's ashes are located, saying: "So, if you're looking out into the auditorium from the stage, right directly below there, there's obviously a wall there holding the whole place up. But in that wall, they've buried Brucie's ashes, and there's a plaque underneath, 'Here are the ashes...'" (Image: Redferns via Getty Images) He continued: "To the left now of Brucie is the wonderful Des O'Connor, who's done more shows, I think, at the Palladium than anybody else. I think Julian Clary is hoping to take that crown soon, but I think Des O'Connor has done more shows at the Palladium than anybody else." He added: "Now, I know that Brucie would have been furious about this because Brucie was never a double act. He was always a single act, so I know Brucie would have been furious about this." At the time of his death, his manager, Ian Wilson, said he died "peacefully at his home surrounded by his wife Wilnelia and all his children". The BBC reports that tributes poured in from friends and admirers from across the world of showbiz, with co-host Tess Daly saying she was "heartbroken" over Brucie, who became the UK's best-paid TV star. On the memorial plaque, an inscription details how Sir Bruce first fronted Sunday Night At The London Palladium in 1958. His final performance occurred in 2015. It also says he was "without question the UK's greatest entertainer". (Image: Getty Images) In addition, it says: "He rests in peace within the sound of music, laughter and dancing... exactly where he would want to be." He stepped down from his role as Strictly host in 2014 after a 10-year stint that saw the entertainer, also known for shows like Play Your Cards Right and The Price Is Right, join the BBC show's first-ever episode in 2004. Brucie, who was replaced by Claudia Winkleman, said at time: "After 10 wonderful years and 11 series, I believe it is now the right time to step down from the rigours of presenting the Strictly live shows."
