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Shirley Ballas ‘surprised’ at Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman’s Strictly exit

The 65-year-old called the departure of the hosting duo from the BBC dance programme ‘sad’.

Evening Standard

Shirley Ballas opens up on Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly departure from Strictly

Ballas also revealed how she almost quit the show in 2018

The Independent UK

The one Christmas Day TV show Kate Middleton and Camilla won't miss, according to royal expert

I've been writing about the Royal Family for five years and I think this Christmas special is a must-watch for these two

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Tess Daly to dance the Argentine tango in final Strictly appearance

The 56-year-old is taking to the dancefloor for the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special.

Evening Standard

Star of Strictly Christmas special teases Elf On The Shelf-inspired dance

Six celebrities will battle it out to be crowned Christmas champion.

Evening Standard

Strictly judge would like to see a big shake up on next year’s show

Strictly Come Dancing head judge Shirley Ballas has revealed she would like to see a big shake up on next year's show.

The Independent UK

Strictly judge received misogynistic abuse after fan favourite was eliminated

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Strictly judge Shirley Ballas says she was unfairly blamed for Lewis Cope elimination

Ballas says Craig Revel Horwood and Anton Du Beke don’t receive as much criticism as female judges

The Independent UK

BBC denies Strictly is relocating to Manchester next year: ‘There are no plans to move’

Broadcaster says reports claiming series will transfer to Salford studios are ‘pure speculation’

The Independent UK

Shirley Ballas backs Rylan Clark and Judge Rinder as future Strictly hosts

Strictly Come Dancing head judge Shirley Ballas has revealed which celebrities she would like to see replace Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman as hosts.

The Independent UK

'Who said you can't rock a mini skirt at 65?!' - Shirley Ballas' elegant festive outfit is a masterclass in ageless style

Proving that fashion and style are ageless, the Strictly star encouraged fans to embrace confidence this festive season

Woman & Home

Claudia Winkleman tears up over Strictly Come Dancing exit as fans worry about the show’s future

Judges Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Anton Du Beke and Motsi Mabuse surprised the presenters with a highlights reel

Evening Standard

Former England Lionesses footballer Karen Carney tops Strictly semi-final table

Carney and her professional dance partner Carlos Gu scored 39 for their waltz to One Moment In Time by Whitney Houston.

Evening Standard

Strictly Come Dancing live: Karen Carney and Carlos Gu burst into tears in emotional semi-final

All the live updates from semi-final of BBC dancing competition

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Strictly’s Shirley Ballas breaks silence on Johannes Radebe rumoured exit

Strictly Come Dancing head judge Shirley Ballas has set the record straight over Johannes Radebe’s rumoured exit from the show.

The Independent UK

Strictly judge issues message to Katya Jones after emotional elimination

Strictly Come Dancing head judge Shirley Ballas has issued a message of support to Katya Jones following her exit from the competition.

Woman & Home

It's strictly Christmas at Shirley Ballas' London home, as the star gives fans a behind-the-scenes tour

The head judge invites us to step into Christmas at her stunning house, where every room is decorated with sentimental touches

Woman & Home

In exquisite red velvet, Shirley Ballas just proved the mini dress is an ageless classic

When it comes to festive dressing, this timeless formula is always a winner

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Evening Standard

Amber Davies receives perfect score during musicals week on Strictly

The reality TV and West End star top the leaderboard with 40 points.

The Independent UK

Strictly star breaks down in tears when praised after ‘demoralising’ experience

‘Coming back to dance that kind of performance, I have chills’ said Shirley Ballas

The Independent UK

Alex Kingston eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing after ‘difficult’ dance off

Judges were split over latest decision on BBC competition

Evening Standard

Lewis Cope tops Strictly leader board and wins first Instant Dance challenge

Saturday night was eventful in the Strictly studios after the BBC dance competition introduced a new challenge.

Evening Standard

First two celebrities announced for Strictly Come Dancing live tour

Janette Manrara returns as host, alongside judges Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke and Craig Revel Horwood.

The Conversation

Why it’s so easy to choke on fish bones – and the other dangers they pose

Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas recently revealed that she’d “thought that was it” after a fish bone became lodged in her throat. Ballas’s terrifying ordeal lasted for 20 minutes, with the judge struggling to breathe until her hair and makeup artist managed to dislodge the bone using the Heimlich…

The Independent UK

EastEnders star confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special

‘I’m really excited to be doing this, almost as excited as my wife and daughters are,’ joked the actor

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