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‘Shocked’ Shirley Ballas ‘forced to make last minute change to appearance’ following outrage against Strictly


Strictly judge Shirley Ballas was reportedly forced to change her outfit at the last minute after animal rights activists PETA got involved.

Head Strictly judge Shirley Ballas was reportedly forced to change her outfit at the last minute after animal rights activists PETA slammed the show. Shirley’s dress was reportedly supposed to feature feathers (Credit: BBC) Yvonne Taylor, PETA’s vice president of corporate projects, previously wrote a letter to Strictly bosses to make a change. Yvonne stated the industry was “shrouded by mystery” and “black market activity.” While she said “live plucking” is a “common” activity, it causes “immense pain” and “fatal injuries.”

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