The Latest Breaking News from Shirley Ballas

Strictly Come Dancing head judge Shirley Ballas has issued a message of support to Katya Jones following her exit from the competition.

The head judge invites us to step into Christmas at her stunning house, where every room is decorated with sentimental touches

Saturday night was eventful in the Strictly studios after the BBC dance competition introduced a new challenge.

Janette Manrara returns as host, alongside judges Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke and Craig Revel Horwood.

Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas recently revealed that she’d “thought that was it” after a fish bone became lodged in her throat. Ballas’s terrifying ordeal lasted for 20 minutes, with the judge struggling to breathe until her hair and makeup artist managed to dislodge the bone using the Heimlich…

‘I’m really excited to be doing this, almost as excited as my wife and daughters are,’ joked the actor

Actor Nicholas Bailey, best known for his role as Dr Anthony Trueman in EastEnders, has been confirmed as the fourth celebrity contestant for the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special. Bailey will partner with professional dancer Luba Mushtuk, as he trades Albert Square for the festive ballroom. He expressed his excitement…

The singer says she is ‘so excited’ to take to the ballroom

A Strictly Come Dancing judge revealed she “couldn’t breathe” and “almost didn’t make it” just 20 minutes before the Blackpool special on Saturday (22 November).