BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Shirley Ballas admits 'feeling of terror' ahead of show return

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Shirley Ballas has admitted to experiencing a 'feeling of terror' before heading into the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom. The show's head judge will be back when the BBC dance contest returns this weekend.

Shirley will be back to cast an expert eye over this year's couples alongside Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke when they perform live to the nation each week in the show's iconic ballroom.

The pre-recorded launch show will air this Saturday, September 14, with hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman welcoming the class of 2024 to the show for the first time before the competition officially gets underway the following weekend. READ MORE: Stacey Solomon 'so overwhelmed' as she's seen with Joe Swash and kids and told 'don't stop' Ahead of Strictly's return, Shirley said of being part of its 20th anniversary series: "Well, to be honest with you, I’m absolutely, totally honoured to be part of Strictly’s 20th year because it’s a show that brings families together. "They can enjoy the performances, learn a little bit about the techniques, and everything else that goes with it, and they follow the journeys of all the Strictly people.

I think it's a staple in people's homes. You know, for the last 20 years, people have become experts, and I'm proud to be part of that.