Strictly Come Dancing fans will be well aware of Dave Arch as the Musical Director of the popular BBC dancing competition but who is the man who conductor the brilliant soundtracks each week?
Arch, 59, is a musician, composer and conductor of the programme's sensational in-house orchestra, which learns up to 14 pieces of music for each show to provide entertainment for the millions watching from home and the live audience.
He landed the role as Musical Director, which he has fronted for many years, since 2006 and has not looked back since as his career has gone from strength to strength as Strictly's popularity continues to grow.
Arch began his career after studying at the prestigious Guildhall School of Music and Drama, before going on to become a member of the National Youth Jazz Orchestra.
He has kept his private life out of the public eye during his tenure on one of the BBC's flagship shows but we do know that he is married and has two sons and one daughter with his wife.
Strictly co-host Claudia Winkleman often gives him a shout out during the live show and previously congratulated the composer by calling him “wonderful”.
She said: "Our wonderful Dave Arch was honoured this week with a honorary degree from The Prestigious Skills Hall, which is absolutely extraordinary. So I think we should have a round of applause. We love him. Congratulations to Dave."
Their tight bond on-screen has previously led to fans believing they were an item, although this has been quickly dispelled as the two have a close friendship which has lasted for several years.
Outside of Strictly, Arch composes his own music and released an album in 2016 called 'Coming Home'. A song from the album ‘Time to Remember’ featured at a Remembrance Day concert in Trafalgar Square.
He has also recorded with superstar musicians such as Paul McCartney, Tina Turner and Elton John, while also producing soundtracks for Oscar-winning films like The Shape of Water, 1917 and Gravity.
Arch has earned a surprising amount since becoming music director on Strictly. According to the Daily Mail, in 2016 Dave Arch was worth £2.5 million with estimated yearly earnings of £300,000.
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