Shirley Ballas

2022 - 12 - 11

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Strictly's Shirley Ballas gives brutal comments to Will Mellor (Radio Times)

Mellor had finished top of the leaderboard on each of the past two weeks – but his Paso Doble didn't prove so popular.

For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the [Radio Times View From My Sofa podcast](https://www.radiotimes.com/audio/podcasts/). "I worked hard and just I've let her [Nancy] down a little bit there," he said. So I didn't get a good start from the beginning." She concluded: "I do believe you give 100% of your heart – I love that. It collapsed every time you picked her up, the arms were too straight when they were out to the side. "You had the arrogance part, you came out and you delivered a good strong message I'm going to give you that...

Strictly's Will Mellor left feeling 'rubbish' and apologises to Nancy Xu ... (ChronicleLive)

Strictly Come Dancing contestant Will Mellor looked gutted after his first performance in the semi final.

[Motsi Mabuse](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/tv/motsi-mabuse-strictly-tyler-west-25726951) and Anton Du Beke were slightly kinder with their critiques. She told me to calm and I....I just forgot a few fundamentals. Starting with a slight positive, Shirley told Will he 'had the arrogance part' the paso dictates, before laying into him for letting his shape 'collapsed' throughout the dance, adding: "The arms were too far out to the side...these are basic fundamentals from the very beginning; they were very much missing for me." Before they were given a score of 32 out of 40, Will was asked by host [Claudia Winkleman](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/tv/claudia-winkleman-strictly-semi-final-25667926) how he was feeling and replied: "Rubbish to be honest. [*Helen Skelton championed over 'honest' reason for doing Strictly](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/tv/helen-skelton-strictly-gorka-marquez-25664537) [*Claudia Winkleman causes Strictly 'panic' with semi final announcement](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/tv/claudia-winkleman-strictly-semi-final-25667926) [*Girls Aloud stars reunite to support Nicola Roberts at Strictly Christmas special](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/tv/girls-aloud-strictly-nicola-roberts-25701353) [*Jill Scott makes 'plea' to I'm A Celebrity co-star before reunion](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/tv/jill-scott-im-celebrity-chris-25704172) [Shirley Ballas](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/tv/strictly-shirley-ballas-cruel-trolls-25619749) looked far from impressed by what she saw in front of her and after telling Will and Nancy there was 'quite a few things missing' from their opening dance of the night, she asked for a moment to compose herself before giving some rather brutal feedback to the couple.

Shirley Ballas says she is 'used to booing' on Strictly as fans say she ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Head judge Shirley Ballas addressed the audience reaction on Sunday evening's instalment of BBC's Strictly Come Dancing as fans suggested that she isn't ...

She’s been in a mood the whole show.” And another agreed: “Her tone is off.” “Shirley is choosing chaos today,” another added as a fifth agreed: “Seriously though, who pissed off Shirley today????

Strictly fans all have the same complaint over Shirley Ballas as she ... (The Sun)

STRICTLY Come Dancing fans have all been left with the same complaint over Shirley Ballas, after she shared her feedback for celebrity contestant Will.

I’m not fishing for compliments, she taught me right and I forgot a few fundamentals.” “You have the arrogance part and came out and delivered a strong message. [danced the Pasodoble](https://www.thesun.co.uk/topic/strictly-come-dancing/) with his pro partner Nancy Xu. But Pasodoble is very much built on an oval shape and it collapsed every time you picked her up.” Another said: “Shirley, Will did well and you were cruel,” and a third added: “Shirley has just torn Will to bits and that was way too harsh.” Shirley said she “didn’t get a good start from the beginning” but added that she believes Will “gives 100 per cent of his heart.”

BBC Strictly Come Dancing viewers slam Shirley Ballas for 'harsh ... (MyLondon)

Fans were not happy over Shirley's words for Will after his Paso Doble rotuine.

I do think Shirley using the word 'arrogance' is rude." I do believe you give 100% of your heart, but this is the semi-final.” When you choose to use a cape you have to extend it, you can’t use it as a little scarf.

BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans say Shirley Ballas is 'choosing ... (Manchester Evening News)

The dance contest's head judge divided fans as she appeared back on the BBC One show's panel.

#Strictly." Thinking they spotted the reason for Shirley's change, @robbied1506 joked: "Wow, Sunday is obviously not a good day for Shirley #Strictly." She then added: "Do I think you belong in the final? But getting boos from the audience, Shirley declared: "Let's learn! "You had the arrogance part, fantastic," Shirley went on. Today, you're a little bit twisted with the left arm..." @sneakydenim tweeted: "Shirley is choosing chaos today #Strictly." I do believe you give 100% of your heart, but this is the semi-final." And Strictly fans watching from home had a lot to say about Shirley's comments. She caused a ripple of boos from the audience when she criticised Will Mellor's first routine of the night, a Paso Doble to Uccen by Taalbi brothers and DWTS. And with the Glitterball trophy in touching distance, Shirley wasn't messing around. The Strictly Come Dancing final is less than a week away so Shirley Ballas may be forgiven for being more critical than usual.

Strictly Come Dancing fans all have the same complaint about ... (What's On TV)

When fan fave Hamza Yassin took to the floor with his partner Jowita Przystal for their second dance of the night - a waltz - the viewers loved the sweet ...

Why is Shirley giving constructive feedback getting everyone's back up? [December 11, 2022] "We can't just give 10s out if it's not right!"