Strictly's Shirley Ballas vows to be on the show until she dies

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Strictly Come Dancing's beloved judge Shirley Ballas has declared she'll stick with the show until she "pops" her "clogs." The 64 year old TV personality and dance pro is passionate about her role on the BBC favourite, telling the Daily Star Sunday: "I've been on the show for eight years and I'll stay on it until I pop my clogs." Shirley, who shares the judging table with Motsi Mabuse, Craig Revel Horwood, and Anton Du Beke, has been a fixture since 2016.

She explained her enthusiasm for returning each year: "Every year, when I'm asked to come back, I have a little think and then I say, 'Yes, thank you'.The only other reason I'd go is if they don't want me anymore." Her love for the series is fueled by the fresh faces she encounters every season, saying: "Every year, the show is something new and I get to meet new people.

It's family show that everybody in the country really enjoys. It sends positive messages and that's what I love about it." Despite the competition being fierce with Chris McCausland and Pete Wicks tipped as frontrunners, Shirley reminds us that even the most popular contestants can face elimination.Taking over from Len Goodman eight years ago, Shirley has experienced a mix of criticism and praise from the audience.This weekend, ten couples battled it out on the dance floor for Icons Week, performing as their musical idols.

Former TOWIE star Pete Wicks channelled Freddie Mercury as he performed the Salsa with his professional partner Jowita to Another One Bites The Dust.