Shirley Ballas pulls out of Strictly Come Dancing appearance with co-star: ‘She’s gutted!’

“Billy Bailey is odds-on to lift the Glitterball Trophy later this month in what would prove to be a popular result,” Coral spokesperson John Hill said. “The comedian has been the surprise package of the series and is the one to beat in the final few weeks of the show.” Not far behind him is […]

Shirley Ballas opens up on stepping into Len Goodman’s shoes: ‘Never tried to fill them’

She replied: “In my own industry I don’t find it difficult but when I’m on Strictly, for example. “I’m a little more sensitive to people who are non-dancers and they have to get a dance ready in a few days and put it out at the weekend, in front of millions of viewers! “So, I […]

Strictly’s Shirley Ballas hits back after Craig Revel Horwood row: ‘Don’t need critiquing’

The soap star’s chances of winning currently stand at 2/1, with The Wanted singer Max George, 32, her hottest competition at 5/1. “We think that Maisie is the one to beat on the dance floor this year and price her up as the hot favourite to win Strictly 2020,” Coral spokesperson Harry Aitkenhead said. On […]

Strictly Come Dancing’s Shirley Ballas addresses Bruno ‘abandoning’ 2020 show

The highly-anticipated Strictly Come Dancing 2020 show is only a matter of months away form kick off and the rumour mill has gone into overdrive with potential celebrity contestants, major show changes due to coronavirus and even judge replacements. But while so much is up in the air with the on-going public health threat, head […]

Strictly Come Dancing 2019: Shirley Ballas to quit as fans spot emotional clue?

Craig added: “I think the standard of dance this year has been phenomenal,” and Motsi continued: “My first year on Strictly has been absolutely amazing. It’s been really, really fun.”  When discussing Karim, they said: “Karim was the best technical dancer, he had the wonderful natural gift of love for dance. What is great about […]

Strictly 2019: Anton Du Beke and Shirley Ballas in HUGE row leaving Emma Barton near tears

Anton hit back: Sometimes there are four steps and three beats. Sometimes there are five steps and seven beats.  “Sometimes there are no steps,” he said, while shouting above the head judge.  Shirley didn’t let the interruption get to her, adding: “The first thing required in any dance is movement to music.  “You have to […]

Strictly Come Dancing 2018: Shirley Ballas says bizarre ROYALTY mistake caused name gaffe

Last weekend’s edition of Strictly Come Dancing was an explosive one as the series trialled its first Lindyhopathon in a bid to give the remaining contestants a chance to win extra points. Chaos ensued on the BBC show as things started to go wrong with the carefully planned set up for the dance extravaganza. And […]

Strictly Come Dancing 2018: Shirley Ballas takes SWIPE at former contestant in shock snub

Friday’s instalment of Strictly Come Dancing companion series It Takes Two is always an hour long, and as such, the Zoe Ball-presented show features a “Friday panel” of celebrities and various segments not normally on the rest of the week. Tonight’s opening featured a mock-serious competition between the panellists, but former contestant Alexandra Burke and […]

Strictly 2018: Shirley Ballas tells Celeb Juice star to 'shut the f*** up' in joke rant

The new season of Celebrity Juice continues this evening, and brings back host Keith Lemon and his panellists Holly Willoughby and Fearne Cotton. Tonight’s episode will see comedian Johnny team up with Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas, when talk turned to replacing Len Goodman. But as Johnny spiralled into one of his infamous rants […]

Strictly Come Dancing: Shirley Ballas ‘returning as head judge for second series’

Strictly Come Dancing Head Judge Shirley Ballas will reportedly be back for a second series this year. It is claimed the 57-year-old professional dancer was backed by the BBC following her public fall out with former colleague Brendan Cole. According to new reports, she will be joined on the judging panel by Bruno Tonioli, 62, […]