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Shirley Ballas opens up on shocking secret health battle amid struggle in 'dark times'

EXCLUSIVE: TV favourite Shirley Ballas is sharing her own private health struggle to help others suffering in silence - and reveals how her mum Audrey, 87, gave the strength to do it

And those words of support have never been more important than in this year’s 20th anniversary series, which risked being eclipsed by the recent allegations and subsequent BBC investigation into backstage bullying and other misconduct. While she needs no introduction today, the BBC described her at the time as “not widely known to UK audiences,” and ran “Who is Shirley Ballas?” pieces online to ensure that her credentials and her arrival made a real impact. November is Bladder Health Awareness Month and Always Discreet has partnered with TV Judge and International Dance Champion, Shirley Ballas for its Squeeze The Day campaign.

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