Strictly Come Dancing 's Shirley Ballas has defended the judges' "all over the place" scoring on the show. The head judge, 61, also insisted that she "marks in the moment" on the BBC One dance show and that it is due to the standard being "higher".
26.09.2021 - 16:49 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
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Strictly Come Dancing head judge Shirley Ballas upset viewers as she 'took a swipe' at host Claudia Winkleman on Saturday night.
Shirley dished out some strong criticism for The Crown actor Greg Wise after he performed the American Smooth with his professional dance partner Karen Hauer to That's Life by Frank Sinatra in the first live show of the new series.
Shirley praised his charisma but said he was missing 'fundamentals.'
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Strictly Come Dancing 's Shirley Ballas has defended the judges' "all over the place" scoring on the show. The head judge, 61, also insisted that she "marks in the moment" on the BBC One dance show and that it is due to the standard being "higher".
AJ Odudu broke down into tears after impressing the Strictly Come Dancing judges with her American smooth alongside partner Kai Widdrington on Saturday 9 October. Speaking to Claudia Winkleman hot on the heels of the breathtaking performance, the television presenter revealed that her emotions came after a week of having "self-doubt" over her ability.
Shirley Ballas has opened up about the side we don’t see as she dazzles audiences on Strictly Come Dancing.
Shirley Ballas has cemented herself as one of Strictly fans' favourite judges, and the award-winning dancer certainly knows her stuff.MORE: Shirley Ballas shares backstage secrets from Strictly Come Dancing set – videoThe 59-year-old has sat on the judging panel since 2017, and started competing professionally when she was just ten years old. By 35, she had won the International Latin American Dance championship.
Strictly Come Dancing presenter Tess Daly was left red-faced on Saturday's show as she forgot to ask head judge Shirley Ballas for her feedback. During the latest instalment, the judges commented on Dan Walker's Foxtrot to Once Upon A Dream from Sleeping Beauty as part of the show's Movie Week.
Strictly fans were 'howling' as Tess Daly made a blunder by forgetting head judge Shirley Ballas.
Strictly Come Dancing newcomer Kai Widdrington has so far stunned the judges – and audience – on the dancefloor alongside celebrity partner AJ Odudu. However, it turns out the 26 year old has got fans going wild on social media, too.The Strictly pro got fans of the show laughing with his impression of head judge Shirley Ballas.
Shirley Ballas has shared a message with Strictly Come Dancing viewers.
HELLO! video diary, Shirley Ballas took us behind the scenes and gave us a glimpse inside the Strictly Come Dancing studios last year for series 18 - and we loved taking a peak inside Elstree!MORE: Motsi Mabuse reveals how she lost 14kg – while still 'eating chocolate'The head judge caught up with her co-star Motsi Mabuse just before they began filming the live shows from the glittering dance set. Wait until you see the giant cushions they sit on to prop themselves up at the judging table.