Shirley Ballas has responded to the massive amount of criticism she has received recently over her comments on Strictly Come Dancing.The head judge was slammed this week after she made comments about female celebrities – particularly Olympian Ellie Simmonds.Then during movie week, Shirley was berated online after saying she would’ve saved Richie Anderson and Giovanni Pernice over the couple that was ultimately saved, Fleur East and Vito Coppola. Some fans called for the Latin dance champ to be sacked, while others demanded an apology. Shirley, 62, has now responded to the criticism while talking to the panellists on Loose Women via video call on Wednesday 12 October.
Strictly's Shirley Ballas reveals her favourite ever celebrity contestant
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Strictly Come Dancing is in its 20th year since first hitting our screens in 2004. There have been stunning performances and out-of-this-world lifts and tricks, but equally, there's been stumbles, falls and some very odd moves ( Ed Balls we're looking at you!) over the years the BBC show has been on air. Nearly 200 celebrities have stepped out on the Strictly dance floor, and this year's contestants are set to see who can samba, salsa and waltz their way to earning the Glitterball trophy this year.
As judges, Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke have seen their fair share of brilliant dancing and some not so brilliant too. Now head judge Shirley Ballas has revealed her favourite dancers, and it's not all been winners! Speaking to The Sun, 62-year-old Ballas revealed: "Anton Du Beke and Ann Widdecombe’s samba was just iconic. I also loved Ed Balls when he did Gangnam Style.
"I want people to understand that it’s not always the best dancer that delivers the entertainment factor, which is extremely important in this show. Yes, it’s great to have talent and be co-ordinated, but I love the journey for those who cannot dance. "I loved Ann and Ed for their banter, and they gave it 100 per cent even when they were scoring low scores.
”Shirley took over as head judge after replacing Len Goodman in 2017. With many years of dance training and competing, Shirley earned herself the nickname 'The Queen of Latin'. Whilst the standard set by this year's celebs is yet to be seen, there's still bound to be plenty of 'banter' and 'entertainment factor'.
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12.10.2022 / 12:27
BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Shirley Ballas makes fresh swipe at viewer backlash after 'vile trolling'
Shirley Ballas has issued a fresh dig at viewers of Strictly Come Dancing after revealing the 'vile trolling' she has received. The BBC One dance contest's head judge came under fire over the weekend as she returned to the judging panel for the show's much-loved Movie Week special.
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11.10.2022 / 21:30
BBC Strictly's Giovanni refuses to share secret chat with Shirley Ballas during live show
Giovanni Pernice refused to share a secret chat with Shirley Ballas from his final Strictly Come Dancing routine of the 2022. Giovanni, who was partnered with Richie Anderson on the BBC One dance contest, was grilled by Rylan on Monday's episode of spin-off show It Takes Two.
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11.10.2022 / 19:36
Strictly's Shirley Ballas hits out at 'vile trolling' as she wins awards: 'Guess I do know about dance'
Strictly Come Dancing's Shirley Ballas has hit out at the "vile trolling" she has received recently.The head judge, 62, took to Instagram on Tuesday to reveal she had won two gongs recently, one at the Legends Of Industry Awards 2022 and another at the Ballroom Dancers' Federation. Posting a snap with her Special Award from the BDF, Shirley penned: "This certainly made a difficult week more beautiful. Second industry award this week.
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11.10.2022 / 13:47
BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Shirley Ballas calls for respect in 'bizarre' message after replacement backlash
Shirley Ballas has issued a direct message to viewers of Strictly Come Dancing after she was hit with backlash following her latest appearance on the show. The BBC One dance contest's head judge was back on the panel on Saturday night for the show's much-loved Movie Week special.
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11.10.2022 / 11:13
Shirley Ballas accused of being 'sexist' as Strictly fans demand she's axed from panel
Strictly Come Dancing fans have branded judge Shirley Ballas "sexist" and have called for her to be sacked from the hit BBC show.The 62 year old panellist, who recently called for "respect" after receiving hurtful messages during live shows, has been accused of favouring male celebrity dancers to women on the programme. Fans of the dance competition went into a frenzy on Sunday 9 October night's segment after she backed Richie Anderson, 34, and his pro partner Giovanni Pernice, 32, who were eliminated after a dance off with Fleur East, 34, and Vito Coppola, 30. While fellow judges Craig Revel Horwood, 57, Anton Du Beke, 56, and Motsi Mabuse, 41, chose to save Fleur and Vito, Shirley said: "Well with the two couples the public put in the bottom two I would have saved Richie and Giovanni.” Host Tess Daly, 53, then pointed out that it "of course makes no difference to the results," but fans were left fuming over the ordeal and called for Shirley to be booted off the show.
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11.10.2022 / 00:49
Strictly's Shirley Ballas calls for 'respect' after hurtful messages during live shows
Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas has called for "respect" after receiving hurtful comments on social media.The head judge, 62, posted on Twitter following the BBC One show's Movie Week special, which saw the exit of Radio 2's Richie Anderson and his partner Giovanni Pernice. Many fans were baffled by Shirley's comments following Sunday night's dance off, when she said she would have saved Richie over X Factor star Fleur East, despite her receiving all three of her fellow judge's votes to stay in the competition.
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10.10.2022 / 00:21
BBC Strictly fans demand Shirley Ballas is 'replaced' as they erupt over Fleur East decision
Strictly Come Dancing fans flocked to Twitter in outrage following Sunday night's shock dance-off. Viewers were stunned as Richie Anderson and his dance partner Giovanni Pernice and Fleur East and Vito Coppola were asked to reprise their third week dances again after the red light of doom landed on them.
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08.10.2022 / 23:39
Shirley Ballas accused of 'targeting' Ellie Taylor by Strictly viewers
As week three of Strictly Come Dancing got underway on Saturday night, fans of the show were treated to a collection of ballroom numbers inspired by the iconic films in the much loved staple of the series: movie week. Dancing to everything from Top Gun to the Lion King, there was even room for a little intergalactic fun inspired the Guardians of the Galaxy.
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06.10.2022 / 08:59
Shirley Ballas says she was left 'mortified' as she insists fellow BBC Strictly judges 'got it wrong'
It was a decision that raised eyebrows at the weekend, when Strictly Come Dancing head judge Shirley Ballas said she would have saved Loose Women star Kaye Adams over singer Matt Goss in the first dreaded dance-off of the series. The second live show of Strictly Come Dancing 2022 led to decision time as the first celeb departed the dancefloor.