Strictly’s Anton Du Beke blushes as he receives a standing ovation following his NTA win

He scooped up the Best Talent Show Judge gong during Thursday’s National Television Awards.

And Anton Du Beke was still riding high on Saturday as he received a standing ovation from the Strictly Come Dancing audience during the live show.

The professional dancer and judge, 56,  was left blushing as both the crowd and contestants began to cheer his name – clutching the coveted award while at his seat.

Winner: Anton Du Beke, 56, blushed on Saturday’s Strictly as he received a standing ovation during the live show following his NTA win for Best Talent Show Judge

As the show kicked off, host Tess Daly made sure to acknowledge the win as she announced: ‘Shall we have another big cheer for our NTA winner Anton?’

The camera then panned to the stunned judge, who shouted ‘oh’ while pulling a shocked face as the studio began to cheer.

Head Judge Shirley Ballas got onto her feet to clap as the crowd roared, while a giggling Anton held onto the NTA award.

Surprised: Tess Daly made sure to acknowledge the win as she announced: ‘Shall we have another big cheer for our NTA winner Anton?’, with the judge appearing shocked

Support: Head Judge Shirley Ballas got onto her feet to clap as the crowd roared, while a giggling Anton held onto the NTA award

‘He’s very happy,’ said co-host Claudia Winkleman, as Anton’s reply was inaudable as the crowd began to chant his name.

The group of celebrity contestants and their pro partners, who stood on the stage, joined in as they clapped and chanted for him.

Putting his hand over his heart, Anton stood up and took a bow – thanking everyone for their support.

Deserved: He was overjoyed upon recieving the recognition on Thursday evening, noting: ‘I wouldn’t be anywhere without my fellow judges’

Another one: Anton’s gong wasn’t the only win of the night for the dance competition, which also scooped up Best Talent Show – beating out Britain’s Got Talent, RuPaul’s Drag Race UK and The Masked Singer

‘I wouldn’t be anywhere without my fellow judges but you can’t have this, it’s mine,’ he jested while scooping up the prize and lifting it away from the rest of the panel.

The judge was delighted during Thursday’s award ceremony, stepping up to thank his wife Hannah Summers and the show’s executive producer Sarah James in his speech, saying: ‘Thank you to everyone who voted, who’s watching the show. Thank you to my wife.

‘Sarah James, let me tell you about Sarah James. I love this woman, she’s the great thing to happen to television, thank you for giving me the job. That’s why I love her, I won’t deny. Thank you so much.’

Winners: Last year’s winner Rose Ayling-Ellis joining the professional dancers on stage to accept the award

Anton’s gong wasn’t the only win of the night for the dance competition, which also scooped up Best Talent Show – beating out Britain’s Got Talent, RuPaul’s Drag Race UK and The Masked Singer.

Last year’s winner Rose Ayling-Ellis joining the professional dancers on stage to accept the award.

She said: ‘I just want to say a massive thank you to all the people who voted for us. Waht makes Strictly so special is that it shows people who don’t get shown on TV very often. As it goes on, you get used to it and it changes people’s perception.’