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Shirley Ballas has witness all manner of celebrities perform all manner of dances since she joined Strictly Come Dancing as head judge back in 2017. In a wide-ranging exclusive chat with OK! during a break from filming this year's series, the head judge reveals which celebrity performance left her lost for words - for the first time in her life.

This week's Strictly Come Dancing was all about the glitz and glamour of music legends, with contestants transforming into their musical idols in a fab special show. While the dancers' dazzling costumes turned heads, another ensemble took centre stage—the chic Claudia Winkleman wowed in a stunning black rhinestone dress that had fans on Instagram buzzing.

Strictly ’s head judge Shirley Ballas may be synonymous with glitz and glamour, but she isn’t scared to tackle more uncomfortable subjects. During a break from filming her eighth series of the BBC dance show, the Merseyside-born former Latin American champion chats to OK! about her top Strictly moments and providing much-needed cuddles backstage.

Shirley Ballas samba-ed her way onto the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom to make her debut as the show's head judge eight years ago and is now just as well known for her clever critiquing as she is her incredible style. But as she continues to raise her paddle every week in the BBC's special anniversary series, she exclusively chats to OK! about her life after Strictly, as well as her show highlights.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have reacted with disbelief and no end of anger after last night's episode of the BBC hit saw Sam Quek and her pro partner Nikita Kuzmin sent packing. Some said the programme was "definitely a fix" with one insisting: "I've love to actually see the votings." Another posted: "How on earth were you and Montell In dance off? I’m sorry but something smells here!!!!" Last night's episode saw Sam face Montell Douglas, the Olympian best known for starring as Fire in Gladiators, in a dance-off to decide their fate. Despite two impressive performances, the judges had to send one couple home and voted unanimously to save Montell and doom Sam, 36.The decision saw some fans declaring that the decision marked the end of their viewing of Strictly this year.

Olympic hockey star Sam Quek became the sixth person to leave the Strictly ballroom on Sunday night after finding herself in the bottom two with Gladiator Montell Douglas. Despite scoring 29 out of 40, Sam and her pro partner Nikita Kuzmin danced their American Smooth to Love Story by Taylor Swift again, but was booted off the show after all four judges voted for Montell and Johannes Radebe to stay.

Strictly Come Dancing viewers rallied around Pete Wicks on Sunday night's results show as he made a heartfelt confession. On Saturday, Pete, 36, and his dance partner Jowita Przystal found themselves at the bottom of the leaderboard with a score of 22 for their Salsa to Another One Bites The Dust. After the performance, Pete, who was dressed as Freddie Mercury in tribute to the iconic singer, could be seen repeatedly apologising while Jowita tried to comfort him.

Janette Manrara, the beloved former Strictly Come Dancing pro, has opened up about her longing to return to the BBC dance floor. Now a co-presenter on the show's companion programme, It Takes Two, alongside Fleur East, Janette reminisced about her time as one of the main show's professional dancers during a heart-to-heart with head judge Shirley Ballas.

Former Olympian Sam Quek is the latest celebrity to be voted off of Strictly Come Dancing.The star, and her professional partner Nikita Kuzmin, are the sixth couple to leave the series despite not finishing bottom of the leaderboard and fans were completely shocked by her exit. The pair, who scored 29 with their Icons Week American smooth to Taylor Swift's Love Story, have departed the show, despite reality TV star Pete Wicks and his partner Jowita Przystal scoring just 22 with their performance to Another One Bites The Dust by Queen on Saturday (2 November). Fans took to social media with one saying they were "floored" by Sam's exit against the likes of Pete.

Nikita Kuzmin is keeping it real on the Strictly Come Dancing set, embracing authenticity and showing his true self.The 26 year old has been dancing up a storm with Olympic legend Sam Quek, 36, and they shone at the Pride of Britain Awards, where Nikita opened up about letting his guard down. Audiences have been loving his unfiltered reactions this year, especially after his shocked expression when JLS star JB Gill and Amy Dowden faced the dance-off.

Strictly Come Dancing's Wynne Evans has revealed that he feels like the 'competition winner' already, thanks to the show aiding his impressive seven-stone weight loss journey.The 52 year old contestant, who is currently dancing with professional Katya Jones, tipped the scales at over 23 stone in 2022 following a series of personal tragedies including the loss of both his parents and the end of his 16-year marriage, which led to clinical depression. However, the opera singer, famed for his role in the Go Compare insurance adverts, turned his life around two years ago in September with a complete diet overhaul and rigorous exercise regime.

Sir Bruce Forsyth is remembered for his quick wit, iconic catchphrases and dance moves, along with his hosting duties on Strictly Come Dancing. However, the beloved TV star previously revealed that his role in the BBC One series wasn't what he had quite expected.The entertainment icon, sadly no longer with us after passing away in 2017 at the ripe age of 89, left behind a legacy that earned him a Guinness World Record for having the longest TV career for a male entertainer five years prior.Throughout an epic seven-plus decades in showbiz, Bruce lit up screens hosting top variety shows, including Sunday Night at the London Palladium, Generation Game and Play Your Cards Right.

Tess Daly has been part of the Strictly line-up for an impressive 20 years so she's no stranger to the sometimes manic world of live telly. But in an interview about everything she's learnt on the BBC dance series, she revealed there's one thing she's not allowed to do, despite her being a presenting pro.

Claudia Winkleman is known for her smouldering black eyeliner, trademark heavy fringe and glowing tan, but on her way to mastering her signature look has encountered some beauty disasters. One of which saw a major fake tan fail which she likened to an episode of Friends.The Strictly Come Dancing host, 52, is a self-confessed tanorexic, admitting, "I feel better when I'm orange" - and she'll do anything to get that tinted look. "I am burnt orange.

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.

Strictly’s Sarah Hadland and Vito Coppola wowed fans and the judges in tonight’s Icon show. For the first time in history, the BBC dancing competition introduced Icons as a theme for the professionals and their celebrity partners. Sarah Hadland and Vito Coppola did the Cha Cha to Like A Prayer by Madonna with Sarah paying homage to the singer, dressing up as her.The dance left fans “in awe” as they called for the pair to win.

Strictly star Sarah Hadland and her Italian pro dancer Vito Coppola are quite the dynamic duo - and their performances on Strictly Come Dancing, which burst with their sense of fun and high energy this year have blown away fans across the country. As we catch up with them for an exclusive shoot, where the duo are delighted by the 70s vibes of the decor and clothes. “We feel amazing, these outfits! I actually feel a bit..

What happens when you put two big balls of energy together in the same room? Something like Sarah Hadland and Vito Coppola, we imagine. Actress Sarah, famed for appearing in comedy series Miranda with her best mate Miranda Hart, has been taking Strictly Come Dancing by storm alongside Italian pro Vito and their sense of fun, as well as dedication, is palpable. As we catch up with them for an exclusive OK! shoot, the pair are in raptures about the 70s vibes of the decor and clothes.

Sarah Hadland had big shoes to fill when she joined this year's Strictly Come Dancing line-up with pro Vito Coppola - last year's winner last year's winner Ellie Leach. And as she hits the series' half-way mark, the comedian and actress - who also happens to be the best friend of TV's Miranda Hart - has taken a break from her intense rehearsals to tell OK! how her journey is going so far. But as well as Sarah making her Striclty headlines, Miranda has also been in the news recently after announcing her shock wedding to divorcee Richard Fairs, who she met during the Covid lockdown.

Amy Dowden has sent a heartfelt message to her Strictly Come Dancing partner JB Gill and stand-in Lauren Oakley ahead of tonight's performance. "Wishing these two the absolute best of luck tonight! I'm going to be your biggest cheerleader!" Amy said.

Rose Ayling-Ellis, who made history as the first deaf contestant on Strictly Come Dancing, was in a relationship with Samuel Arnold for seven years before they split in 2022.The former EastEnders actress, who won the BBC show alongside Giovanni Pernice, spent increasing amounts of time away from Samuel, who is also deaf, due to her commitments on the Strictly tour. A source confirmed their break up to The Sun in December 2022, stating that the pair would remain friends. "Rose and Sam's relationship is definitely over.