8 h. 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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8 h. 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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9 h. ago Strictly star Shirley Ballas says her 'heart is broken' as she thanks Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman for their 'grace, humour and hard work'

The long-serving hosts stunned fans and colleagues alike by announcing their departure in a shared Instagram post on Thursday morning.

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3 d. ago Strictly fans make same demand after Craig Revel Horwood's deciding vote

Some want head judge Shirley Ballas to be shifted out of the Strictly Come Dancing hot seat - and feel it could be time for the crown to be passed the heir to the throne!

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3 d. ago Strictly Come Dancing's Shirley Ballas leaves fans 'confused' over 'brutal' comment

Strictly Come Dancing fans were left scratching their heads after an unexpected comment from head judge Shirley Ballas, as they claimed she was 'brutal' to one pro

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5 d. ago Alex Kingston tops Strictly leaderboard with a 10 and a kiss from Shirley Ballas

The 62-year-old performed the rumba to Tracy Chapman’s Fast Car with partner Johannes Radebe.

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5 d. ago Strictly Come Dancing fans make same Shirley Ballas complaint after she 'refuses to judge'

The head judge made some 'harsh' comments following La Voix's performance

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5 d. ago Strictly's Motsi Mabuse and Shirley Ballas fawn over Harry Aikines

Strictly Come Dancing viewers were left cringing at a very 'awkward' moment during Saturday night's live show, with some begging for it to 'stop'.

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5 d. ago Strictly judge Shirley Ballas admits 'I began to panic' before making £4,675 decision

Having your face on millions of high-definition TV screens every Saturday night can be an unsettling experience – and Queen of Latin Shirley Ballas took steps to ensure she always looks her best

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6 d. ago Strictly's Shirley Ballas shares unseen blunder as fans rush to support star

13 celebrities are now competing for the infamous glitterball on the BBC show as Strictly Come Dancing is in full swing.

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8 d. ago Strictly’s Balvinder Sopal breaks silence on bottom two result after Shirley Ballas ‘footwork’ criticism

Strictly Come Dancing star Balvinder Sopal has said that she and partner Julian Callon were “really calm” during the dance-off after they received criticism from Shirley Ballas.

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8 d. ago Strictly's Balvinder Sopal responds to Shirley Ballas after issuing 'heartfelt' message to fans

It comes after fans of the BBC One dance show were left outraged by her latest feedback in the ballroom

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1 week ago Strictly's Shirley Ballas is left hot under the collar as shirtless Harry Aikines

Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas was left blushing on Saturday night after Harry Aikines-Aryeetey turned up the heat with a sizzling shirtless salsa. 

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1 week ago Strictly Come Dancing's Shirley Ballas 'blushing' after star's nudity comment

Gladiators star Harry Aikines-Aryeetey took to the dancefloor with pro partner Karen Hauer for Movie Week on Strictly Come Dancing, and left the judges flustered

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1 week ago Strictly judges Shirley Ballas and Craig Revel Horwood lock horns over George Clarke's performance: 'You're wrong!'

Saturday night's Strictly became rather explosive as Craig Revel-Horwood and Shirley Ballas seemed to be at logger heads with each other.

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1 week ago Strictly's Vicky Pattison 'crushed' while pro partner 'called out' over routine

Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas didn't hold back on her critique

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1 week ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing's George Clarke sparks feud between judges

There was a huge row between Strictly Come Dancing judges Shirley Ballas and Anton Du Beke on Saturday night, with George Clarke at the centre of it

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1 week ago Shirley Ballas shares crippling health battle that felt like 'heading to black hole'

Strictly Come Dancing head judge Shirley Ballas has opened up about her health battles in her new book Best Food Forward

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1 week ago Strictly's Shirley Ballas 'heading to black hole' battling health condition 'until the end'

Strictly Come Dancing's Shirley Ballas is one of several renowned British figures to have discussed their battles with mental health and how their approach to one condition in particular has changed

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2 w. ago Shirley Ballas pays heartfelt tribute to Strictly Come Dancing star after his death aged 46

The professional dancer, 65, took to Instagram to pay her respects to Michael Wentwick who worked as a judge on the South African version of the show.

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