You might ask, “Why are we so obsessed with a stranger’s age?” Great question. I think it’s because Anton projects such timeless energy on the dance floor. He glides with partners half his age, and we wonder, “Is he aging backwards?”
Discovering that his wife is younger almost makes sense. It’s like finding out a magician’s assistant has a secret twin—not necessary for the trick, but it adds a layer of delight. Hannah’s age doesn’t define her; it just makes the story of their pairing feel right.
Think of it this way: you don’t ask how old a good song is. You just feel it. Anton and Hannah’s relationship is like a perfect waltz—timing is everything, but the music matters more.
The Private Life, Public Heart
Here’s the most charming part: Hannah and Anton met back in 2001. That’s over two decades together. They didn’t get married until 2017 in a secret ceremony in the south of France. Doesn’t that sound like a plot from a romantic book?
Strictly's Anton du Beke remembers wife Hannah's chronic illness in
They also have twins—a boy and a girl—born in 2017 via surrogate. So Hannah, at around 44 at the time, embraced becoming a mother later in life. That’s inspiring for anyone who thinks they’re running out of time. Age? Please. Life starts when you choose it to.
And Anton? He’s spoken about how wonderful it is to be an older dad. He brings patience and wisdom to the playground. That gap of seven years? It probably helps him stay calm during toddler tantrums.
