Strictly's Shirley Ballas 'crushed' by heart-breaking family news

Shirley Ballas has spoken emotionally about facing a second Christmas without her son.The Strictly Come Dancing head judge, who almost took a tumble in last weekend's grand final, opened up about how she was feeling about not seeing son Mark for a second year in a row on her Instagram page. In wake of potential new coronavirus restrictions, she said in a video: “Of course you all know I haven’t seen my son, as many of you haven’t seen your loved ones, because he lives in Los Angeles.

Strictly Come Dancing fans were left in hysterics during Saturday's final as head judge Shirley Ballas almost took a tumble on live TV. At the start of the episode, Shirley, 61, and the rest of her judges - Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke - were all introduced to the stage as they performed a dance to the judging panel.

Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas has became a firm favourite amongst fans of the hit BBC One dance show over the years. The star, 61, joined the famous judging panel back in 2017 and has retained her spot as head judge ever since.

Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood quipped that Good Morning Britain star and former contestant Charlotte Hawkins was ‘ready to replace’ finalist AJ Odudu following her ankle injury. During an appearance on the ITV show the day before AJ was forced to pull out of the show, Craig discussed how the finalist had been unable to rehearse or put weight on her feet.

Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood has revealed he thinks AJ Odudu ‘can still win’ the BBC show, despite her agonising ankle injury that has left her unable to walk. Speaking during an appearance on ITV’s Good Morning Britain alongside former finalist Debbie McGee, Craig explained anything is possible as the final all comes down to the viewers at home, rather than the judges’ vote.

Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas delights fans each weekend with her stellar advice and jaw-dropping fashion. It was the public who urged Shirley to undergo investigations when they spotted a lump under her arm, and while anything sinister has been ruled out, the star does have general concerns about cancer – and she has had her breast implants removed because of it.

Strictly Come Dancing’s Shirley Ballas is reportedly hoping to walk down the aisle soon with her boyfriend Danny Taylor.The couple - who have been dating for two years – appear set to become husband and wife after reportedly being spotted shopping for a particular piece of jewellery. "They actually went ring shopping earlier this year, and after Shirley spotted one she liked, Danny went and bought it," an insider has revealed.

Shirley Ballas is reportedly set to marry for a third time as her boyfriend Danny Taylor has purchased an engagement ring. Friends of the Strictly Come Dancing judge are hoping the happy couple will make an announcement in the New Year.