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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DWTS’ Derek Hough takes swipe at Shirley Ballas over her scoring on Halloween night

Strictly judge Shirley Ballas hits back at backlash over her ‘harsh’ treatment of contestants

Strictly's Shirley Ballas sparks backlash for her scathing comments about female dancers days after her 'brutal' scoring during guest role on DWTS

Strictly Come Dancing’s Shirley Ballas under fire for comment to Bethany Antonia: ‘No words’

Shirley Ballas Defends Low ‘DWTS’ Horror Movie Night Scores: ‘Really?’

Strictly’s Shirley Ballas reveals why she doesn’t want to marry again as she vows to keep relationship private

Mark Ballas Reacts to Mom Shirley Ballas' Tough 'DWTS' Judging

Dancing With The Stars fans demand Shirley Ballas be given ‘full-time judging job’ after her guest appearance

Shirley Ballas, 66, rules out Strictly exit amid reports all four judges are set to quit and says she has 'no desire to get married' after being linked to dancer, 36

Maura Higgins transforms into 'vampire mode' and sinks her teeth into Dancing With The Stars partner during Horror Movie Night as they are judged by his mum Shirley Ballas

Shirley Ballas stakes her claim for a permanent spot on the DWTS panel as viewers praise her 'scary' critique and 'brutal' scoring after she ruled out quitting Strictly

DWTS' Julia Stiles & Ezra Sosa React To Shockingly Low Score From Shirley Ballas On Horror Movie Night

'DWTS' Guest Judge Shirley Ballas Explains Why She Thinks A 4 Is “A Good Score"

Shirley Ballas Gives Out Savagely Low Scores as ‘DWTS’ Guest Judge on Horror Night

Strictly Come Dancing’s Shirley Ballas and Motsi Mabuse ‘at risk of leaving show’

Shirley Ballas declares 'I'm on my way' as she jets to the US for Dancing With The Stars guest stint amid fears she could be set to quit Strictly

Shirley Ballas announces ‘I’m on my way’ as she jets out of UK for Dancing With The Stars role

Strictly fans slam Shirley Ballas over her ‘harsh’ treatment of Lacey Turner

'DWTS' Pro Mark Ballas Reacts To Mom Shirley Ballas As Horror Movie Night Judge

Shirley Ballas lands DWTS guest judge role away from Strictly