7 h. ago EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Nobody likes a successful woman, says Shirley Ballas

In a candid conversation, the 65-year-old described how high-achieving women often receive scorn and disapproval, especially in the world of showbusiness where 'no one's your friend'.

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13 h. ago Strictly's Shirley Ballas passionately defends Amber Davies after shock dance

The Strictly Come Dancing judge slammed critics of the BBC show and insisted it would be 'boring' without dancers like Amber Davies after a shock dance-off saw a fan favourite go home

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13 h. ago Strictly's Shirley Ballas defends Amber Davies after shock dance

The Strictly Come Dancing judge slammed critics of the BBC show and insisted it would be 'boring' without dancers like Amber Davies after a shock dance-off saw a fan favourite go home

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14 h. ago Shirley Ballas lashes out at Strictly critics as she insists show would be 'BORING' without trained stars

Shirley Ballas has insisted Strictly would be 'boring' without trained performers amid the ongoing row about celebrity contestants with dance experience.

Culture

16 h. ago Shirley Ballas’ future on Strictly revealed amid vile trolling and death threats

The 65-year-old has long been a victim of online trolling as a result of her position as head judge on the judging panel

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18 h. ago Strictly's Shirley Ballas 'absolutely' knows who she wants to replace Tess and Claudia

Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas has weighed in on the speculation surrounding who could be the next hosts of the BBC show, and she has someone in mind

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19 h. ago Now the BBC battles to solve Strictly's 'Shirley Ballas problem': How under

Vile comments about her appearance, personal attacks on her character and even death threats; over the course of her tenure as head judge on Strictly, Shirley Ballas has seen it all.

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31 h. ago Inside the BBC's 'Shirley Ballas problem': How Strictly bosses are battling behind the scenes to protect under

Vile comments about her appearance, personal attacks on her character and even death threats; over the course of her tenure as head judge on Strictly, Shirley Ballas has seen it all.

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38 h. ago Shirley Ballas already knows who should host Strictly Come Dancing

Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman announced last week that they would both be stepping down from their Strictly presenting roles but Shirley Ballas already knows who she wants to takeover

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46 h. ago Shirley Ballas slammed by Strictly fans as she hits back at audience who boo her over ‘brutal’ Karen Hauer comments

STRICTLY Come Dancing head judge Shirley Ballas was blasted as "rude" and "honestly ridiculous" as she clapped back at the show's live audience. The former professional dancer was giving her take on an Usher-themed Argentine Tango from Karen Hauer, 43, and her celebrity partner, Gladiators star Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, 37. It came hot on the heels of the pair's dance...

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47 h. ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Shirley Ballas makes bold finale prediction

Strictly Come Dancing viewers were left in awe of one pair and judge Shirley Ballas decided to share her thoughts.

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48 h. ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Shirley Ballas leaves fans in meltdown with final prediction

Strictly Come Dancing fans were left in meltdown after head judge Shirley Ballas made a bold prediction about the upcoming final.

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68 h. ago Celebrity Bear Hunt star took brutal swipe as he reveals Bear Grylls' 'disgusting' habit

Celebrity Bear Hunt featured stars such as Spice Girl Mel B, tennis ace Boris Becker, Lottie Moss, Danny Cipriani, Big Zuu, Shirley Ballas, Steph McGovern and Una Healy and more

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3 d. ago Strictly Come Dancing star's health battle they've kept hidden for years

Shirley Ballas, head judge on Strictly Come Dancing, has opened up on her 'darkest place' in life and how her mum Audrey has helped her through

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3 d. ago Strictly Come Dancing's Shirley Ballas hidden health battle she's kept secret for years

Strictly Come Dancing's Shirley Ballas has been taking on a whole new role while taking a break from the BBC dance show, and she has now opened up about her own personal experiences

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3 d. ago Hannah Waddingham looks elegant in a burgundy coat at Cheltenham Showcase after being tipped as future host of Strictly Come Dancing

The actress, 51, who has been tipped to replace Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly as a host of Strictly Come Dancing, wore a long burgundy coat to the event.

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3 d. ago Former Strictly pro James Jordan gives verdict on show’s future as Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly quit

‘For them to both leave at the same time is a big statement,’ says pro dancer

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4 d. ago Strictly's Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman's future confirmed after exit news

It was announced on Thursday that Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman are leaving Strictly Come Dancing

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4 d. ago Strictly Come Dancing's Shirley Ballas 'heart broken' by latest show update

The head judge took to Instagram to share her upset over the news that Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman are leaving the show

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4 d. ago Strictly's Shirley Ballas says it's 'broken my heart' after major announcement

The BBC One dance show's head judge issued a lengthy message

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