Strictly's Shirley Ballas defends decision to save Richie: 'You only see half of what I do'
ok.co.ukShirley 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.
She explained: "It builds up from the beginning, there was a lot of trolling. “Sometimes when you watch your TV screen, you only see half of what I'm seeing.” Shirley also spoke to the accusation that she’s sexist, and said: "I have to judge what I like...
it's a tough industry and it always get a bit emotional. "I do read everything [online] but I think it's quite important... it is really hurtful, some of the language is so explicit, it's unfathomable." At the time of the trolling, one viewer took to social media to write: “Shirley Ballas is the most misogynistic woman of all time she needs help.” Another person wrote on Twitter: “Shirley Ballas should be removed from the panel, she’s setting a bad example, she cannot celebrate the young, female celebrities. “Her views are outdated and sexist.
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