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Shirley Ballas

Shirley Ballas is a dancer, international coach and head judge on BBC show Strictly Come Dancing, replacing Len Goodman. She sits on the panel with Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke. The star has one son, Mark Ballas, with ex husband Corky Ballas, and earned the nickname ‘The Queen Of Latin’ during her dancing days.

Strictly Come Dancing gets new spin-off show as BBC bosses insist it's going to be unforgettable
Strictly Come Dancing
BBC’s hugely successful BAFTA award-winning dancing competition Strictly Come Dancing is getting a new spin-off show to celebrate the series’ 20th anniversary
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Bear Hunt line-up 'revealed as Shirley Ballas and Mel B set to appear' on Holly Willoughby's Netflix show
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The full-line up for Holly Willoughby and Bear Grylls' new Netflix show has been reportedly been revealed as the final two celebrities said to have signed up are Joe Thomas and Steph McGovern
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BBC Strictly's Shirley Ballas devastated as she announces death of 'beloved' friend
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Strictly Come Dancing head judge Shirley Ballas has announced the death of her close friend and fellow dance industry icon, Pat Thompson, in a heartbreaking social media post
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Pop star pulls out of Holly Willoughby and Bear Grylls’ new Netflix show
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Former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson is reportedly no longer set appear in Bear Grylls’ highly anticipated new Netflix series Bear Hunt that will be presented by Holly Willoughby
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Strictly Come Dancing's Shirley Ballas 'to appear on huge rival reality show' following cancer scare
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Strictly Come Dancing's head judge Shirley Ballas is rumoured to be signed up to a daring new rival show following her recent cancer scare and all-clear results
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Prince Louis' adorable request during Strictly Come Dancing visit revealed after touring set with Kate Middleton
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Strictly Come Dancing fan Prince Louis surprised the show's head judge Shirley Ballas with an adorable request during a visit to the iconic Elstree set alongside Kate and Charlotte
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Shirley Ballas delivers update on cancer scare as she opens up about 'life-changing' tests
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Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas has delivered an update on her cancer scare as she opened up about 'life-changing' tests after finding a lump in her breast
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Brendan Cole's five-word comment after he was axed from Strictly Come Dancing
Brendan Cole
After his shock exit from Strictly Come Dancing in 2018, professional dancer Brendan Cole candidly shared his feelings about the unexpected decision following clashes with judges
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Strictly’s Shirley Ballas bravely recalls ‘terrifying’ cancer scare
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Strictly Come Dancing panellist Shirley Ballas has revealed her biggest health fears as she waits for mammogram and biopsy results after finding a lump in her breast
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Strictly's Shirley Ballas gives health update and 'urges' women to get tested after cancer scare
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Strictly Come Dancing's Shirley Ballas has opened up about her cancer scare on Instagram, urging women not to skip mammograms after a concerning result led to a biopsy
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BBC Strictly star admits she cheated on boyfriend with an engaged woman at birthday party
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Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas has confessed she once cheated on a former boyfriend, by sharing a kiss with an engaged woman at a wild 40th birthday party years ago
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ITV The Masked Singer: Piranha crowned winner and unveiled as McFly star
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As yet another nail biting series of The Masked Singer drew to a close on Saturday evening, fans were left blindsided when winning act Piranha was unmasked as a very familiar face
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X Factor star unrecognisable after 6 years as he poses with rival Strictly Come Dancing judge
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X Factor star Giovanni Spano looked worlds away from his days on the talent show as he beamed for a snap with Strictly Come Dancing's Shirley Ballas after a West End performance
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The Masked Singer's Piranha's identity 'exposed' as talent show judge
The Masked Singer
Fans of The Masked Singer reckon they've cracked the case on who's behind the Piranha mask and are convinced that a certain talent show judge is hiding under the fishy costume
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Bubble Tea unmasked as Julia Sawalha in fourth Masked Singer elimination
The Masked Singer
After another hard fought battle on this week's Masked Singer, fans were forced to bid farewell to Bubble Tea as they were unmasked as Julia Sawalha
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The Masked Singer's Bigfoot identity 'uncovered' as Strictly star after glaring clues
The Masked Singer
The Masked Singer fans think they have worked out the identity of Bigfoot after some cryptic clues pointed towards former Strictly Come Dancing star Jamie Laing
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BBC Strictly's Shirley Ballas leaps to defence of 'gentleman' Giovanni amid Amanda 'feud'
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Strictly Come Dancing head judge Shirley Ballas has thrown her support behind Giovanni Pernice, following reports of a 'feud' between him and actress Amanda Abbington
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ITV The Masked Singer fans 'gobsmacked' as Rat is unveiled as Strictly icon in latest elimination
The Masked Singer
Strictly Come Dancing head judge Shirley Ballas has been unveiled as the celebrity behind the Rat mask on ITV's The Masked Singer, after a tense showdown with Dippy Egg
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BBC Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas, 63, cancels wedding to fiancé, 50
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Strictly Come Dancing's Shirley Ballas has put her wedding plans with fiancé Danny Taylor on hold for the time being, despite once being eager to walk down the aisle
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BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Brendan Cole's love life and 'savage' show exit
Brendan Cole
Brendan Cole was one of the original Strictly Come Dancing professionals, but was axed from the show in 2018 after 14 years. We take a look back at his time on the BBC series as he returns to TV screens
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BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Shirley Ballas almost quit career after horror 'bullying'
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Strictly Come Dancing head judge Shirley Ballas has opened up about how she suffered intense "bullying" in the dance industry months before she landed a role on the BBC show
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Strictly's Bobby Brazier enjoys shopping spree with pal as he hauls giant designer bag
Bobby Brazier
Strictly Come Dancing and EastEnders star Bobby Brazier braved the Winter chill for a well deserved designer shopping spree in Soho this Christmas as he hit the shops with a pal
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Revisiting OK!'s star-studded 2023 shoots from Paris Fury introducing baby Rico to Strictly winners Ellie and Vito
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EXCLUSIVE: After another year of glamorous shoots with stars including Paris Fury, Katie Price, and Ferne McCann, OK! takes a look back at some of our favourites
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Shirley Ballas ‘begged ex for forgiveness’ after moving to the US with new flame
Shirley Ballas
Strictly judge Shirley Ballas has candidly opened up about her love life, including the time she 'begged her ex for forgiveness' after she left for America with a new partner
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