BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Shirley Ballas says 'so it begins' as she claps back at appearance comments

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Shirley Ballas has said 'so it begins' as she was subject to comments about her appearance ahead of her return to Strictly Come Dancing.

The show's head judge took to social media to ask for her fans' opinions on what outfits she should plan for the upcoming season.

Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, earlier this week, Shirley wrote to her fans and followers: "What shall I wear for the launch of @bbcstrictly 2024?

I’m starting to think of ideas … so please send your outfit inspo." She also asked the same question on her Instagram page and on Thursday (August 1), the 63-year-old took a trip down memory lane as she responded to her fans' suggestions by sharing a selection of her different outfits from over the years. READ MORE: Stacey Solomon says 'this was so hard' as she shares emotional update after 'months of work' One fan told Shirley: "We want pink!" to which she responded by posting a snap of herself wearing a vibrant hot pink suit and said: "Ok.