Shirley Ballas’s joy at being a grandma to newborn Banksi ‘I’m extremely fortunate and very excited’

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Shirley Ballas is arguably the Strictly Come Dancing judge contestants want to impress the most as the one with the casting vote during each results show. Dancing since she was seven, the Cheshire-born ballroom dancer has never been shy of giving her professional critique on the BBC One show, even when her comments have proved unpopular.

Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas has opened up about one of the most difficult decisions she’d ever made as she discussed her turbulent love life while appearing on James Martin 's Saturday Morning show. During the show, Shirley shared a candid insight into her romances over the years, including the moment she recalled begging her first husband Sammy Stopford to take her back three months into her move to America.The 63 year old dance sensation first kicked off her story by explaining how she had started out as a professional dancer with “not a penny” to her name when she first moved to London at the tender age of just 16 with her partner, British Ballroom Champion Nigel Tiffany.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Comedian Kate Micucci has announced she is cancer free after undergoing a successful surgery for lung cancer. The actor, best known for roles on television series such as “The Big Bang Theory” and in films like “The Little Hours,” shocked fans earlier this month when she revealed she had lung cancer despite not having a history with smoking. “Hey everyone! I just wanted to thank you all so much for the good wishes and all the love that I have received this past week,” Micucci said in a health update published on her TikTok profile.

Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer and judge Shirley Ballas has revealed which of the remaining Strictly stars "isn't leaving without the trophy". Speaking about Ellie Leach and Vito, who are the only couple to have not faced the dance off in the 2023 series, Shirley said on Strictly It Takes Two that she should title Ellie as 'Miss Consistency'.The judge said: "I feel like I should title her Miss Consistency, so she is consistent from day one, when she started off and was uncomfortable with the moves, I think between the two of them, Vito found the right choreography for this young lady.

. We now have (possible, cryptic) confirmation that made out with Scheana Shay in Vegas one time—because this is what happens to friendships forged in fires of SUR's back alley and made permanent by the hardworking producers at Bravo.In the , Schwartz makes this shocking confession to LaLa Kent: “I’ve cheated. I was a make-out slut.

Ever since her early appearances in the TV show The Newcomers and the much-loved film, The Railway Children, Jenny Agutter has been on our screens for more than 60 years. These days, she’s more widely known for playing Sister Julienne in Call The Midwife. What originally started out as a one-off series in 2012 is still going strong with more than 100 episodes – including 11 specials, a 12th airing on Christmas Day, and a brand new series in January.

Strictly Come Dancing star Shirley Ballas shares a close bond with her niece, Mary.The head judge raised her niece from the age of 10 after her father, Shirley’s brother David, took his own life at the age of 44, and Mary’s mother died shortly afterwards. Mary, who is a healthcare scientist. has a low-key presence on social media, but Shirley often gives a peek inside their close relationship.

Shirley Ballas is thinking of moving back to America - to spend more time with her new grandson Banksi Moon. The Strictly Come Dancing judge's only child Mark Ballas, who is married to singer-songwriter BC Jean, made Shirley a grandmother last month when his first son was born. Now UK-based Shirley, 63, isn’t sure occasional visits to LA will be enough.

Shirley Ballas has dismissed any accusations of 'bias' as the made the final decision during the last Strictly Come Dancing results show. It was a crucial night in the ballroom on Saturday night as the remaining four couples danced twice for a place in the grand final.

Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas has opened up on the 'immense bullying' she's witnessed in her industry, and that she's 'close to naming and shaming' those complicit.

Strictly Come Dancing star Shirley Ballas is overjoyed after becoming a new grandmother, but her happiness is tinged with sadness as her grandson Banksi Wylde lives in America. Shirley, 63, who is dating actor Danny Taylor, 20, dotes on dancer son Mark who is married to singer song-writer BC Jean but misses him every day now they live on different continents. While Mark remains in America, Shirley lives in the UK with her mum Audrey, who is in remission from cancer.

Strictly Come Dancing head judge Shirley Ballas knows what it’s like to lose a loved one to suicide and wants to help anyone suffering with dark thoughts.The dance expert’s brother David took his own life in 2003 and in his honour, Shirley focuses her charity work on mental health.This year Shirley did a Skyathlon – zip line, wing walk and skydive – for CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably), which was no small feat as she’s scared of heights. She is hoping to top that effort in 2024. “My New Year’s resolution is always to keep forging forward with all my charity work, it’s actually one of my top priorities,” she says.

We know her best for giving her expert critiques on Strictly Come Dancing as the show’s head judge, but Shirley Ballas has now earned a brand new title after she revealed she had become a grandma for the very first time. Earlier this week, the dancer announced the safe arrival of a baby boy named Banksi Wylde Ballas, on 5 November. The Strictly Come Dancing judge's only child Mark, who is married to singer-songwriter BC Jean, celebrated becoming a father with a sweet Instagram post a month after Banksi's birth.

Shirley Ballas has gotten herself a new name as she reacted to some big family news. The Strictly Come Dancing star reshared a post from her son, Mark Ballas, confirming the arrival of his first child, making her a grandmother for the first time.

The Strictly Come Dancing contestants have been giving us some major fashion envy this season, but there’s another member of the Strictly family who has been giving the dancers a run for their money when it comes to fashion moments. Head judge Shirley Ballas has been sporting some incredible looks lately, and one of her most recent outfits had us immediately trying to track it down.

Shirley Ballas is celebrating a new arrival to the family after the birth of her first grandchild, a baby boy named Banksi Wylde Ballas, on 5 November. The Strictly Come Dancing judge's only child Mark, who is married to singer-songwriter BC Jean, celebrated becoming a father with a sweet Instagram post a month after Banksi's birth. "Welcome to Earth my son.

Bloc Party have announced that their ‘Little Thoughts’ EP as well as “every song missing” from their catalogue will be added to streaming services.In celebration of the band’s 20th anniversary, they have announced that their 2004 EP will finally be added to all music streaming platforms along with other tracks and remixes that were not available to be streamed previously.The songs from the ‘Little Thoughts’ EP as well as early fan favourites and B-sides such as ‘Tulips’ and ‘Skeleton’ have long been missing from services such as Spotify, much to fans’ dismay.Bloc Party shared the news in an Instagram post that read: “In 2024, we’ll also (finally!) be adding every song missing to all the streaming services during the year, it’s taken a long time for all the boring admin to get sorted, but by the end of next year we intend for every track, remix and EP to be live, starting with the ‘Little Thoughts’ EP – yes, including ‘Skeleton’, you can stop emailing, calling, texting, dming and commenting about it now

The UK is dealing with a "very serious" and "highly infectious" pertussis outbreak that can be dangerous for newborn babies.

played Matthew Perry’s mother, Nora Tyler Bing, on “Friends,” is still feeling the impact of his death — more than a month later.Perry died Oct. 28 at the age of 54.