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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Strictly head judge Shirley Ballas shares very cryptic Instagram post amid Amanda Abbington's bombshell interviews about Giovanni Pernice scandal

Strictly's Shirley Ballas admits she's 'absolutely exhausted' after showing continued support for Giovanni Pernice and Anton Du Beke amid the BBC show's ongoing scandals

Shirley Ballas and Ruth Langsford show their support for Anton Du Beke after Strictly star was thrown into the misconduct probe

Bookies predict Shirley Ballas could leave Strictly next year amid scandal

Strictly's scandal-hit year: Giovanni Pernice's fall out following Amanda Abbington allegations, Shirley Ballas standing by his side and Graziano Di Prima's shock sacking from the show

Strictly's Shirley Ballas reveals she called police over 'stalker who lunged at her and took photos of her house and car' in horrifying ordeal

Shirley Ballas defends Strictly professionals amid BBC show scandal - 'the truth will prevail'

Shaken Strictly Come Dancing's Shirley Ballas calls in police over stalker who "lunged" at her

6 celebs having a far worse week than us – from Kym Marsh to Amanda Holden and Shirley Ballas

Strictly star Shirley Ballas ‘warned by BBC bosses she needs to rein it in’ following her Giovanni Pernice remarks

Shirley Ballas 'is ordered by BBC bosses to rein in public support for Giovanni Pernice amid Strictly misconduct claims'

Strictly's Shirley Ballas continues to 'defend' pal Giovanni Pernice and claims gruelling training can be 'super-strict' and include 'cruel words' amid the dancer's misconduct probe

Strictly's Shirley Ballas doubles down on support for 'good friend' Giovanni Pernice amid BBC probe

Shirley Ballas vows to ‘be by Giovanni Pernice’s side forever’ amid Strictly scandal

Giovanni Pernice laughs off his shock Strictly exit as he's supported by judges Shirley Ballas and Anton Du Beke at his dance workshop amid 'bullying' row

Strictly's Shirley Ballas vows to stay by Giovanni Pernice's side 'forever' as she and Anton Du Beke publicly support under siege dancer amid 'bullying' row

Shirley Ballas issues health update and reveals warning from doctors

Strictly's Shirley Ballas' blunt six-word statement on 'split' rumours after calling off wedding

Shirley Ballas reveals what she's most excited for in the next series of Strictly... after defending Giovanni Pernice in 'bullying' row

Shaun Wallace teases Strictly appearance in photo with Shirley Ballas: ‘Please do it’