Shirley Ballas

Shirley Annette Ballas is an English ballroom dancer, dance teacher, and dance adjudicator. She specialises in the International Latin division, where she won several championship titles which earned her the nickname The Queen of Latin. In 2017, Ballas was appointed head judge on the BBC TV show, Strictly Come Dancing following the departure of Len Goodman.

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Shirley Ballas, 65, sunbathes topless as she poses for a racy poolside snap and reveals her very healthy breakfast amid rumours she's quitting Strictly

Waltzing off? Here’s 5 stars we’re backing to replace Shirley Ballas on Strictly amid exit fears

Shirley Ballas shows off her house makeover after giving it a 'total refresh' amid fears she has quit Strictly

Shirley Ballas says she hopes to be a 'much better grandmother than mother' as she fuels rumours she's quitting Strictly to move to the US to be closer to her son

‘Beginning of the end?’ Shirley Ballas sparks fears she has quit Strictly as she joins rival dance show

Strictly's Amy Dowden reunites with judge Shirley Ballas and winning pro Carlos Gu after both dancers missed out on the show's tour

Shirley Ballas says 'everything hurts' as she shares a health update after a scary fall where she hit her head

Strictly star Shirley Ballas rushed to hospital following horror accident

Shirley Ballas suffers scary fall after hitting her head on glass dressing table as she shares health update with fans admitting 'I was very lucky' and shares racy lingerie snap

The shade! Shirley Ballas’ brutal response as La Voix makes on-air dig at judge

Shirley Ballas reveals why she could ‘never’ put her mum in a home

Shirley Ballas, 65, confirms she's back on the dating scene and 'looking for somebody with intellect' - a year after ending her relationship with boyfriend Danny Taylor, 52

Strictly judge Shirley Ballas almost quit show following first year due to ‘constant criticism’

Inside Shirley Ballas’ rollercoaster 12 months: Almost dying on Strictly set; stalker hell; family death

Strictly's Shirley Ballas left heartbroken following the death of her 'dearest' auntie and 'second mum' Mavis just days ahead of show's grand final

Shirley Ballas flooded with support as she suffers heartbreaking bereavement days before Strictly final

Strictly's Vito Coppola sends fans WILD with a shirtless dancing video ahead of the show final - and even catches the eye of judge Shirley Ballas

Strictly's Shirley Ballas, 65, reveals what she eats in a day as she prepares to let loose over Christmas and ditch her strict regime

Shirley Ballas reveals who she’s backing to host Strictly – and it’s bad news for Anton Du Beke

Strictly judge Shirley Ballas reveals sad reason she won’t see famous son on Christmas Day