Shirley Ballas: Last News

Vito Coppola caused Strictly Come Dancing viewers' jaws to drop over his transformation for the show's annual Halloween special. It was fright night in the ballroom on Saturday (October 26) as spooky Halloween festivities arrived early.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have jokingly demanded the judges 'go to jail' as they complained about spotting the same issues 'every week'.

Strictly Come Dancing's Pete Wicks had the audience chuckling with his witty remark aimed at judge Craig Revel Horwood after performing a Viennese Waltz to Frank Sinatra's "That's Life" in the Halloween special. Dressed as The Joker and staging a dramatic escape from prison, Pete referenced last week's criticism about 'illegal' dance moves before the judges could even weigh in on his latest routine.

Strictly Come Dancing fans were confused as they saw Claudia Winkleman's 'double' in the ballroom as week six of the competition got underway.

Strictly Come Dancing has been dazzling our screens every weekend and it's safe to say this year's show has been filled with incredible performances and unforgettable contestants already.We're on the countdown to the yearly Halloween Special on Saturday 26 October and it's always a big occasion on the show - with contestants pulling out their best costumes and spookiest dances in a bid to impress judges Craig Revel Horwood, Shirley Ballas, Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke. Each year Strictly gets bigger and better, and the BBC show continues to go all out for every themed week, most notably Halloween, Musicals Week and Movie Week. However, presenters Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly noticeably don't dress up for Halloween, but there's a heartbreaking reason behind their lack of costumes.

Former Strictly Come Dancing star Darren Gough has been lifting the lid on what goes on behind the scenes of the hit dance show while alos giving his thoughts on this year's contestants.

Ballroom queen Shirley Ballas has landed an exciting new project as she's set to work on a Hollywood movie alongside her talented son, Mark Ballas.The Strictly Come Dancing head judge is teaming up with Mark, famed for his stint on Dancing With The Stars, for an upcoming romantic comedy flick titled The Light Fantastic.The duo will take the reins of choreography in this film that boasts a lineup including BAFTA-nominated Rupert Everett, 'Misfits' actor Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, Jeremy Irvine of 'War Horse' fame, and 'Bad Education' star Layton Williams.The Light Fantastic spins the tale of 30-something gay firefighter Jason, portrayed by Jeremy Irvine, who dreams of sashaying his way into professional ballroom dancing. Drawing inspiration from a true story and set against the iconic backdrop of Blackpool — a mecca for ballroom aficionados — the film captures Jason's struggle to shake off the rigid conventions of the dance world while under the scrupulous gaze of his traditional dance teacher Reynolds, played by Rupert Everett.

Strictly Come Dancing's audience and fans are rallying behind Chris McCausland after catching on to a private remark made to his dance partner Dianne Buswell, causing quite a stir online. Over the emotionally-charged weekend, quick-witted comedian Chris traded punchlines for a heartfelt waltz with Dianne that moved the ballroom crowd.

'Strictly Come Dancing' head judge Shirley Ballas, aged 64, is taking on ice baths and a juicing regimen in an effort to sidestep spinal surgery. Having dealt with significant back issues over many years, Shirley is determined to delay any surgical procedures through natural remedies.

Strictly Come Dancing enthusiasts have been quick to rally behind Chris McCausland after his off-the-cuff remark to Dianne Buswell was inadvertently revealed.

Former Strictly Come Dancing star Ola Jordan has 'confirmed' the an upcoming exit from the show as she also named who will 'go all the way' in the BBC One dance contest this year.

Jeremy Irvine has lined up an exciting new role!

Gabby Logan has recounted a tough warning from her early days in television while discussing the presence of mature women on TV.

Shirley Ballas has been taking ice baths and juicing to try to avoid spinal surgery. The Strictly Come Dancing head judge has been facing serious back issues for years, but is now trying to avoid going under the knife for as long as possible.

Chris McCausland has admitted to being 'unsure' about Dianne Buswell's chreography decision after their latest routine on Strictly Come Dancing brought viewers to tears.

Vito Coppola has been seen sharing his love for his Strictly Come Dancing co-star and her new famous pal - who has been trying to have a say in his routines in recent weeks.

Shirley Ballas has said she's 'excited' as she confirmed a major move away from Strictly Come Dancing. The show's head judge has landed a big-money deal to adapt one of her novels into a six-part drama.

Tasha Ghouri has told how she was left questioning whether she should still be in Strictly Come Dancing after an "emotional" moment behind-the-scenes that viewers didn't see.

Strictly Come Dancing legend Arlene Phillips has dropped a massive hint about making an epic comeback to the hit BBC dance show, 15 years after her controversial exit.The choreography queen, who became a household name as part of the original judging quartet with Len Goodman, Bruno Tonioli, and Craig Revel-Horwood, spilled the beans while chatting at the Pride of Britain Awards. Speaking to The Sun, the 81-year-old revealed: "I've been filming something today, which will be coming out soon and is hilarious." She added a cheeky tease about her potential return, saying: "It's something to do with dancing." When pressed about strutting back to the Strictly Come Dancing panel, she playfully hinted: "Maybe a little chat..." Arlene, who soared to fame in the '70s with Hot Gossip, served on the Strictly panel from 2004 until 2008.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have been rushing to show their support for Chris McCausland as they claimed he has 'no idea' after his private comment to Dianne Buswell was exposed.

Vito Coppola has once again declared his love as he shared a new joint message with his dance partner Sarah Hadland as their Strictly Come Dancing journey continues.