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Susan Knox

Strictly's Shirley Ballas wows fans with ageless ballroom snaps from 50-years ago

Shirley Ballas has proved that she looks just as good now as she did back in her ballroom days.

The Strictly Come Dancing judge, 62, is known as one of the best ballroom dancers in the UK - and the professional dancer's age-defying looks have got tongues wagging following the re-emergence of a selection of snaps from her dancing days.

The Strictly head judge wowed fans with a series of throwback snaps which she shared to her Twitter account before Saturday night's show kicked off.

And ahead of the special Blackpool week, Shirley left her Strictly fans speechless.

"In the excitement of @bbcstrictly returning to Blackpool tonight, I found these photos of me dancing at the Tower Ballroom almost 50 years ago," Shirley penned alongside four gorgeous photos.

Shirley wowed her fans with her throwback snaps (ShirleyBallas/Twitter)
Shirley hasn't aged a day according to her fans (ShirleyBallas/Twitter)

"Wow. What memories. Have you ever danced at Blackpool? Xx #throwback #ballroom #dance #strictly," she added.

In one striking snap, Shirley could be seen smiling while modelling an eye-catching frock and the other snaps saw the dancing queen showing off her impressive moves on the famous dance floor of the Tower Ballroom.

Fans were quick to comment on Shirley's amazing throwback photos as they gushed over her ageless looks.

Shirley's throwback snaps gandered much love from her fans (ShirleyBallas/Twitter)
Shirley showed off her impressive skills (ShirleyBallas/Twitter)

"Shirley you literally haven't aged a day. So, so, beautiful," one swooned. 

"Wow! Gorgeous girl. You still look just the same," another echoed.

"Looking fabulous then and now Shirley," another Strictly fan penned, while a fourth gushed: "OMG! You look exactly the same. Please drop that skin routine."

While another Strictly fan swooned: "Cannot believe this is almost 50 years ago. You are incredible."

Shirley has had a long career in ballroom dancing (BBC)

Shirley kicked off her dancing career at just seven-years-old.

The professional dancer ultimately stopped competing in dance competitions back 1996.

She then went on to become a dance coach and judge for ballroom and Latin American competitions before joining the Strictly Come Dancing judging panel.

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