30 h. ago Insider reveals how Shirley Ballas insists on soldiering on with Strictly despite run of bad luck including choking on fishbone, love split and caring for sick mother

With a kick of her leg and flick of her skirt, Shirley Ballas made her way over to the Strictly Come Dancing judges' desk where she took her seat and threw her head back in laughter.

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33 h. ago Strictly staff forced to perform the Heimlich manoeuvre on Shirley Ballas after she started choking moments before show begins

With a kick of her leg and flick of her skirt, Shirley Ballas made her way over to the Strictly Come Dancing judges' desk where she took her seat and threw her head back in laughter.

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33 h. ago Shirley Ballas says 'Strictly will survive' without Tess and Claudia as she talks future

Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas shared her thoughts on Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman's upcoming departure from the show, and addressed her own future

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35 h. ago Shirley Ballas talks 'moving on' from Strictly after Tess and Claudia's shock exit

Shirley Ballas discussed moving on from Strictly Come Dancing in the future, following Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman's exit announcement last month

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4 d. ago ITV series future in doubt as broadcaster confirms talks ongoing over gameshow

The Fortune Hotel may not return for a third series due to high production costs, despite strong streaming numbers on ITVX.

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4 d. ago Coupling up: how to avoid money worries in your relationship

From joint bank accounts and pooled savings to mortgages and tax allowances, talk about money for a happy financial future togetherThere’s no one-size-fits-all answer for whether you should manage your finances jointly, separately or somewhere in the middle. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Strictly's Shirley Ballas issues health update after 'unbelievably scary' incident in Blackpool

The show's head judge was seen joining her co-stars in the seaside town as the BBC One dance contest relocated

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6 d. ago Strictly Come Dancing's Shirley Ballas still struggling after backstage injury

One Strictly Come Dancing star has opened up about her backstage injury this weekend, as she offered fans an update on her health following what happened

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6 d. ago Shirley Ballas reveals Strictly stylist saved her life after she choked on a fishbone minutes before Blackpool live show

A Strictly Come Dancing judge revealed she “couldn’t breathe” and “almost didn’t make it” just 20 minutes before the Blackpool special on Saturday (22 November).

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6 d. ago Shirley Ballas ‘thought it was the end’ after scary choking incident before Strictly’s Blackpool episode

‘Strictly’ judge praised her ‘wonderful’ assistant who came to the rescue before Saturday’s show

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7 d. ago Shirley Ballas reveals she 'couldn't breathe' for 20 minutes after choking on a fish bone before Strictly's Blackpool live show: 'I really thought that was it'

The head judge, 65, couldn't breathe for 20 minutes after she choked on a fish bone moments before the Strictly Come Dancing Blackpool special.

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7 d. ago Strictly Come Dancing star 'almost died' in terrifying ordeal moments before Blackpool show

Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas has shared that she had a near-death experience just before Saturday night's Blackpool special, and was saved by a quick-thinking colleague

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7 d. ago Shirley Ballas declares Strictly will 'go on' amid show's future concerns

Strictly Come Dancing head judge Shirley Ballas insists the BBC show will continue despite concerns for the future

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7 d. ago Strictly's Shirley Ballas 'couldn't breathe' minutes before live show after choking

Strictly judge Shirley Ballas has a scary moment before Saturday's live show when her hair stylist had to perform the Heimlich manoeuvre after she choked on a fishbone

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7 d. ago Strictly Come Dancing's Shirley Ballas makes huge show prediction after scandals

Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas has said the show will continue for a long time despite recent concerns

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7 d. ago Strictly's Shirley Ballas declares the show will go on 'long after she's gone' as bosses 'panic' over its future following 'rapist' scandal

Strictly Come Dancing's head judge Shirley Ballas has declared the show will continue 'long after she's gone,' despite concerns for its future following a string of scandals.

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8 d. ago Shirley Ballas says 'nobody is bigger than Strictly' after show rocked by scandals

Shirley Ballas has been a judge on Strictly since 2017, but said that despite the recent scandals surrounding the BBC show, she believes it will continue for a very long time

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1 week ago Shirley Ballas' wish to work with Claudia Winkleman after Strictly exit

Shirley Ballas has addressed the upcoming Blackpool special on Strictly and revealed her wish to work with Claudia Winkleman again after the presenter leaves at the end of this series

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1 week ago Nuno Espirito Santo reveals West Ham injury latest for Bournemouth and talks Niclas Fullkrug future

Hammers return to Premier League action at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday

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1 week ago Bukayo Saka shows where power lies as Arsenal star prepares to sign new contract

Bukayo Saka is poised to sign a new deal which will tie him down for the foreseeable future following months of talks with Arsenal - where he will become one of the top earners

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