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 issues update on Strictly’s future following Tess and Claudia’s shock exit

Strictly star Shirley Ballas issues heartfelt statement following Ellie Goldstein elimination

Shirley Ballas’ ex-fiancé praises new girlfriend after leaving Strictly star heartbroken

Shirley Ballas's ex-fiancé Danny Taylor, 52, thanks new girlfriend Rachel Jones, 50, for keeping him afloat during 'his hardest and most distressing times' following split from Strictly judge, 64

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Strictly head judge Shirley Ballas 'absolutely' knows who she wants to replace Tess Daley and Claudia Winkleman - as she reveals her mother's top choice

Real reason behind Strictly judge Shirley Ballas’ ‘moment of drama’ on Saturday night revealed

Strictly fans divided over Shirley Ballas’ ‘shocking’ voting choice in the dance-off

Strictly's Motsi Mabuse and Shirley Ballas fawn over Harry Aikines-Aryeetey and Karen Hauer's 'chemistry' but viewers blast it as 'unfair'

BBC shares statement on behind-the-scenes Strictly ‘feud’ between Shirley Ballas and Craig Revel Horwood

Strictly star Balvinder Sopal hits back following Shirley Ballas’ criticism as she addresses being in the dance off

Strictly judge Shirley Ballas under fire over comments to EastEnders star Balvinder Sopal

Shirley Ballas pays heartfelt tribute to Strictly Come Dancing star after his death aged 46

Strictly Come Dancing star dies as Shirley Ballas pays moving tribute to 'dear friend'

Strictly star Shirley Ballas supported following heartbreaking death of friend: ‘I’ll miss you deeply’

Strictly Come Dancing fans divided by Shirley Ballas after Lewis Cope and Katya Jones critique

Shirley Ballas Defends Son Mark Ballas' Samba With Whitney Leavitt on ‘DWTS’

Shirley Ballas declares ‘I probably got what I deserved’ as she lifts lid on love split