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Shirley Ballas has defended Giovanni Pernice following reports of a 'feud' between him and actress Amanda Abbington, who he was paired with on Strictly Come Dancing 2023. Shirley, 62, who is head judge on Strictly, threw her support behind professional dancer Giovanni, 33, during an interview on ITV's Lorraine on Monday, 15 January.

Rat has been revealed as Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas on Saturday’s The Masked Singer.The judges had guessed Claire Sweeney, Jodie Comer, Kerry Katona and Jodie Whittaker on the ITV1 reality show, which sees celebrity contestants sing while wearing costumes. Please check back regularly for the latest on this developing story as it is updated in real time here.

Strictly star Shirley Ballas won't be walking down the aisle to her fiancé Danny Taylor anytime soon after she cancelled their wedding to focus on other things.

Despite once being eager to walk down the aisle for the third time, Shirley Ballas has put her wedding plans with fiancé Danny Taylor on hold for the time being.The Strictly Come Dancing judge, 63, secretly got engaged to boyfriend Danny, 50, in 2021.The couple met in 2018 when they were both starring in a Christmas production of Jack and The Beanstalk and began dating in 2019. Shirley has made no secret of how smitten she is with her actor beau, branding him 'The One' and previously saying her relationship with him has "changed my life".

Brendan Cole is the professional dancer known for his stint on Strictly Come Dancing, having been one of the most familiar faces on the show from 2004 to 2018. But his time on Strictly came to an end when he was shockingly let go after his contract was not renewed, leaving fans stunned. Like Anton Du Beke, Brendan had been a part of the show since it started in 2004 and was the first to be associated with the infamous 'Strictly Curse'.

Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas has shared her experiences of terrible "bullying" in the dance industry that nearly ended her career before she joined the BBC show.The 63 year old head judge has been a key part of the star-studded judging panel since she joined the popular ballroom programme back in 2017. Despite her success on the show, it hasn't always been smooth sailing for Shirley, as she revealed on the It Can't Just Be Me podcast. Hosted by Channel 4 presenter Anna Richardson, Shirley opened up about the intense bullying she faced from colleagues at the height of her judging career.

Fresh from his time on Strictly Come Dancing, EastEnders star Bobby Brazier appeared to be making the most of his free time as he headed off into London to enjoy some Christmas shopping alongside a pal. The pair were seen hitting the shops in trendy neighbourhood Soho, before heading off to the Cafe Bohemia to exchange presents and have a bite to eat before continuing to explore the shops on offer.

Eastenders star Jamie Borthwick and professional dancer Nancy Xu have been crowned this year's winners of the Strictly Come Dancing's Christmas special.

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.

It's only been just over a week since the hit dance competition wrapped up its 2023 series but there is still plenty of glitter and sparkles left for the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special.

Strictly Come Dancing's Bobby Brazier is in the middle of a 'secret feud' after it was noticed he's not following some co-stars on social media. Just one week on since the show's conclusion, eagle eyed fans noticed that the 20 year old actor from EastEnders didn't click follow for Les Dennis, Nikita Kanda, and Nigel Harman.

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.

A Strictly Come Dancing judge might be saying goodbye to the show next year. Anton Du Beke, the newest addition to the judging panel, could be leaving the BBC show in 2024 according to bookies' predictions. Ladbrokes has revealed that Anton is just 4/1 to be replaced on next year's series, reports The Mirror.The 57 year old joined the show as a new judge after Bruno Tonioli left in 2021 to focus on the US series Dancing with the Stars.

A Strictly Come Dancing judge is said to be in danger of getting the boot from the series next year.

One of the Strictly Come Dancing judges looks 'set to be replaced' next year after fans issued a complaint saying it "drives me mad". Saturday night's (December 16) final saw Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Shirley Ballas and Anton Du Beke on the judging panel for the last time this year.

Strictly Come Dancing viewers have been left a little concerned for one of the show's professional dancers after an 'emotional' appearance during the final. Dianne Buswell made it to the end of the 2023 run of the BBC One dance contest with celebrity partner Bobby Brazier.

Ellie Leach was crowned the winner of Strictly Come Dancing 2023 alongside professional dancer Vito Coppola, and she had a sweet message for her dance partner after they lifted the Glitterball trophy. Ex-Coronation Street actress Ellie, 22, was completely stunned when Tess Daly, 54, and Claudia Winkelman, 51, announced she'd won, while Vito, 31, was immediately overcome with emotion and broke down in tears.

Bobby Brazier's nan Jackiey Budden said his late mum Jade Goody would be looking down from heaven with pride after he reached the Strictly Come Dancing final on Saturday.The 20 year old actor and model was competing for the Glitterball trophy in the last show of the series with his professional partner Dianne Buswell. His mum Jade, who rose to fame after competing on Big Brother in 2002, tragically died from cervical cancer in 2009, when he was just five and his brother Freddie, 19, was four.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have said those in the ballroom appeared 'too chilled out' when Ellie Leach's 'life was risked' during the final. The former Coronation Street star made it to the end of the BBC One dance contest on Saturday night (December 16) with pro dance partner Vito Coppola.

Ellie Leach took to the dance floor for the second time on Saturday evening (16 December) to perform her Show Dance to a Jennifer Lopez Megamix but things didn't go quite to plan. The former Coronation Street star suffered a blunder while performing the final the lift and she could be heard apologising to Vito at the end of the routine. She said: "I'm sorry, I'm so sorry," as Vito wrapped his arms around her and kissed her on the cheek.

Bobby Brazier has made it all the way to the Strictly Come Dancing finals with the help of his professional dancing partner, Dianne Buswell. For the last few months, the 20 year old EastEnders actor has won the hearts of the Strictly judges and the nation, thanks to his top notch dancing skills, bubbly personality and cheeky smile.

Another series of Strictly Come Dancing is nearly finished and it's safe to say this year's show has been filled with incredible performances and unforgettable contestants. Each year Strictly gets bigger and better, and the BBC One show continues to go all out for every themed week, most notably Musicals Week and Movie Week. Halloween is also a big occasion on the show - which runs from September until December - with contestants pulling out their best costumes and spookiest dances in a bid to impress judges Craig Revel Horwood, Shirley Ballas, Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke.

Strictly Come Dancing star Ellie Simmonds told fans that she has been rushed to hospital - and said she was gutted to be spending the lead up to Christmas in hospital. The former Paralympian swimmer, 29, shared a photo from her hospital bed, with her hand hooked to a drip, on Saturday morning as she updated her fans about her condition. Sharing a photo on social media with her 117,000 followers, Ellie wrote: "Never would of thought spent days in December and lead up to Christmas in hospital.

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.

The BBC has released a first look at the upcoming Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special.The one-off episode of the show that airs on Christmas Day will see the set transformed into a winter wonderland as six new celebrity contestants take to the floor, in the hopes of being crowned the festive winner. The A-list couples will perform their routines in a bid to impress esteemed judges, Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke, head judge Shirley Ballas, and the voting studio audience. Broadcaster Dan Snow was the first star to confirm he has joined the Christmas special as he is paired up with dancer Nadiya Bychkova.

Johannes Radebe has broken his silence on his exit from Strictly Come Dancing with an emotional message to his dance partner Annabel Croft. The professional dancer and former tennis player narrowly missed out on a spot in the final after finding themselves in the dance-off on Sunday (Dec 10).

Craig Revel Horwood disagreed with his fellow judges at the Strictly Come Dancing semi-final as he opted to save Annabel Croft over Bobby Brazier - despite judges Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke and Shirley Ballas voting in favour of saving the latter. Craig, 58, was the third judge to vote, leaving head judge Shirley, 62, to cast the deciding vote.

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.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year – especially if you’re Motsi Mabuse. Our favourite Strictly Come Dancing judge is excited about the show’s grand finale, which will be followed by her first family Christmas in London and an extra-special present – the birth of sister Oti’s baby. “The whole family is really excited because the last baby we had is five already,” smiles Motsi.