Shirley Ballas

2022 - 12 - 17

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Strictly Come Dancing: Shirley Ballas heckled by rowdy audience ... (Daily Mail)

Shirley Ballas, 62, looked furious as she was heckled by an audience member during the Strictly Come Dancing live final on Saturday.

After her performance, Motsi said: 'You were shining from the outfit to that smile. The pair scored 37 out of a possible 40. He's just proof that anything is possible. Jowita told him: 'I think anything is possible. Care to join? Shirley then turned to the audience member and beckoned for them to join her on the panel.

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Strictly Come Dancing: Shirley Ballas responds to heckling (Metro)

Shirley Ballas delivered a brilliant response to an audience member who heckled during comments to Helen Skelton and Gorka Marquez.

They don’t have to agree with me. ‘And you don’t have to agree with me. I don’t have to agree with the panel. [Hamza Yassin and Jowita Przystal crowned Strictly Come Dancing 2022 winners](https://metro.co.uk/2022/12/17/strictly-come-dancing-2022-who-won-the-series-17955532/?ico=more_text_links) [had received some apologies.](https://metro.co.uk/2022/10/10/strictlys-shirley-ballas-accepts-apologies-after-being-sent-abuse-17538258/) ‘I take my job seriously. [Strictly Come Dancing fans believe Gorka Márquez is ‘fuming’ after losing out on Glitterball trophy: ‘He looks so salty’](https://metro.co.uk/2022/12/17/strictly-come-dancing-2022-gorka-marquez-reacts-to-hamza-yassins-win-17955979/?ico=more_text_links) [Hamza Yassin and dance partner Jowita Pryzstal crowned winners](https://metro.co.uk/2022/12/17/strictly-come-dancing-2022-who-won-the-series-17955532/) after an epic final in which [Helen Skelton](https://metro.co.uk/tag/helen-skelton/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P2_LNK1) and her dance partner [Gorka Marquez,](https://metro.co.uk/tag/gorka-marquez/) [Molly Rainford](https://metro.co.uk/tag/molly-rainford/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P2_LNK2) with [Carlos Gu ](https://metro.co.uk/2022/11/12/strictly-star-molly-rainford-reveals-carlos-gu-banned-her-from-dating-17747762/)and [Fleur East](https://metro.co.uk/tag/fleur-east/) with [Vito Coppola](https://metro.co.uk/2022/12/17/strictly-come-dancing-vito-coppola-will-dedicate-win-to-fleur-easts-dad-17942819/) battled it out for the glitterball trophy. [previously defended her judging skills](https://metro.co.uk/2022/10/12/strictly-shirley-ballas-on-sexism-after-richie-anderson-backlash-17550635/), after some viewers claimed she had a ‘soft spot’ for male contestants on the show. [Craig Revel Horwood](https://metro.co.uk/tag/craig-revel-horwood/), [Anton du Beke](https://metro.co.uk/tag/anton-du-beke/), and [Motsi Mabuse](https://metro.co.uk/tag/motsi-mabuse/), turned around to look at the interruption, Shirley beckoned at them to join them on the panel, sarcastically saying ‘Come up.’ [addressed how she deals with criticism of her judging, insisting she doesn’t ‘ignore it’.](https://metro.co.uk/2022/10/25/strictly-come-dancings-shirley-ballas-addresses-criticism-of-her-judging-17634524/) [Shirley Ballas](https://metro.co.uk/tag/shirley-ballas/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P1_LNK1) delivered a brilliant response to a [Strictly Come Dancing](https://metro.co.uk/tag/strictly-come-dancing/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P1_LNK2) audience member who heckled her.

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Shirley Ballas snaps as she's brutally heckled by Strictly guest after ... (Daily Star)

Strictly judge Shirley Ballas was less than impressed when an audience member booed her while she was judging on the final and invited the heckler to come ...

There might be a few surprises I think." "We've had everybody at the top, at the middle and at the bottom. Speaking to Daily Star at the TV Choice Awards last month, Shirley said: "I wouldn't like to predict this one. Shirley then stunned viewers as she stopped and turned her head to see who had interrupted her - and called them out for the move. One wrote: "Shirley inviting the audience member who booed her to come up? [Strictly Come Dancing](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/strictly-come-dancing) star Shirley Ballas hit back at a heckling audience member - by inviting them to come up and face her.

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Strictly Come Dancing's Shirley Ballas announces 'unheard of ... (Essex Live)

Tonight's Strictly Come Dancing final will feature an "unheard of" situation judge Shirley Ballas has revealed, as Hamza Yassin, Molly Rainsford, Helen Skelton ...

She added: "Amazing, they’ve put their heart and soul into their students and here we are in the final, so good luck to all of them, and to the celebrities as well." "No, it’s never happened before," Shirley replied to the former contestant. "Three," Shirley replied. "I think it’s one of the strongest finals we’ve ever had," Shirley said. "And I think when we go into this final, you’re going to see all sorts of tricks and lifts and up and down and round. "I wouldn’t like to call it," Shirley continued.

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BBC Strictly final 2022: Shirley Ballas says there's 'no paddle high ... (WalesOnline)

Tonight's Strictly Come Dancing final was in full swing when head judge Shirley Ballas claimed she 'didn't have a paddle high enough' to score singer Fleur ...

Tonight, each couple is performing three dances - one dance chosen by the judges, one dance chosen by the couple, and a show dance. I always had Danny Mac in mind with the samba, but you're the queen!" You sold it with your soul." The show itself started at 7.05pm on BBC One tonight, Saturday, December 17, and will last until 9.35pm. Craig said: "I'm furious because I couldn't find anything wrong with it," going on to give them his first final 10. The head judge gave high praise to the couple: "I really do not have a paddle high enough for that samba you just produced, it was really world finals material.

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Shirley Ballas, 62, sparks fan frenzy in jaw-droppingly glamorous ... (Daily Express)

Shirley Ballas was dubbed 'the gorgeous lady in red' by admiring fans as she debuted her extravagant dress at the Strictly Come Dancing final.

She isn't sure which way the competition will go, but is looking forward to seeing the winner declared. The winner is down to you. "Who will take home the glitterball?

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Strictly's Shirley Ballas says she'll 'miss' Motsi Mabuse's tears every ... (OK! Magazine)

Strictly Come Dancing is set to come to an end for another year, and head judge Shirley Ballas has opened up about what she'll miss the most about the BBC ...

The judges' scores will not count. "I think we're looking forward to seeing the week one people, two three. She and Motsi then agreed they're excited to "mix with everybody" at the "after party" which will take place after the winner is crowned on 17 December. [Click here for today's top showbiz news](https://www.ok.co.uk/) [Alison Hammond 'works out' who will win Strictly – and reveals how she's figured it out](https://www.ok.co.uk/tv/alison-hammond-strictly-winner-hamza-28750632) [Strictly's Hamza Yassin reveals 1.5 stone weight loss as he goes into final as favourite](https://www.ok.co.uk/celebrity-news/strictly-hamza-weight-loss-dancing-28746825) [Strictly finalists break down into tears ahead of final show for Glitterball trophy](https://www.ok.co.uk/tv/strictly-finalists-tears-final-show-28755465) [For all your daily celebrity news and gossip, sign up to OK!’s newsletter - CLICK HERE](https://www.ok.co.uk/celebrity-news/ok-magazine-newsletter-celebrity-news-20010882) Revealing what she does each Saturday before delivering her verdict to the contestants, Shirley added: "Just before I speak, I turn to Motsi and say 'You alright?'" Elsewhere, Shirley shared her excitement about reuniting with the rest of the 2022 cast at the final show, with all of this year's celebrities set to come together. [Helen Skelton](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/helen-skelton), [Hamza Yassin](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/hamza-yassin), [Molly Rainford](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/molly-rainford) or [Fleur East](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/fleur-east) will be crowned the champion of Strictly 2022 on 17 December, with viewers votes determining who will lift the Glitterball trophy. [Shirley Ballas](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/shirley-ballas), [Anton Du Beke](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/anton-du-beke), [Motsi Mabuse](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/mosti-mabuse) and [Craig Revel Horwood](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/craig-revel-horwood) - are getting ready to hang up their scoring paddles for another year, and head judge Shirley, 62, has already revealed what she'll miss the most about the BBC One show. Chatting to host Claudia Winkleman on Radio 2 along with Motsi, 41, Shirley shared her excitement for the final and details of the incredible ballgown she's had designed for the final show. Your tears every week," the head judge said as she turned to Motsi. However, it's not the celebrities or the glamorous outfits Shirley will miss most over the coming months, it's actually fellow judge and close pal Motsi's tears each week after watching the contestants perform. [Strictly Come Dancing](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/strictly-come-dancing) will come to an end for another year after Saturday's finale, and there's no doubt fans will miss having it on their TV screens every weekend.

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Shirley Ballas takes marriage 'off the table' with partner Danny Taylor (OK! Magazine)

Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas has revealed she is taking marriage "off the table" with her partner Danny Taylor after previously hinting at ...

"Everything with Danny is romantic. And the thing I’ve probably decided is that we’re really good as we are right now." newsletter](https://www.ok.co.uk/newsletter-preference-centre/) Then I’ll clean up while she has a little rest." I would rather not know," she said, before adding that Danny already has a ring in the safe. In 2020, Shirley said of her and Danny tying the knot: "Maybe next year is on the cards, possibly. . . "We both realised that we are quite compatible," she told The Sun. "She’ll be cooking and I’ll be setting the table. “I’m busy with Strictly and he’s busy with the panto. [Shirley Ballas ](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/shirley-ballas)has given an update on her [relationship with partner Danny Taylor](https://www.ok.co.uk/lifestyle/who-shirley-ballas-boyfriend-danny-25726666), revealing she has taken marriage "off the table" for now. And with 2023 in sight, the

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BBC Strictly Come Dancing viewers rumble Shirley Ballas' fury as ... (Birmingham Live)

Shirley's fury emerged as she was booed by the live audience on Saturday night, during the Grand Final.

She was also critical of Hamza Yassin's second routine of the evening. Shirley has been dogged by favourtism allegations throughout the series. Ballas said: "When you want it to come together, tonight is the night." Shirley later redeemed herself in the eyes of the crowd, when she gave Helen a standing ovation for her Mein Herr routine from Cabaret. For me that was absolutely superb, well done." Shirley was on the panel with Craig Revel Horwood, Anton du Beke and Motsi Mabuse.

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Shirley Ballas looks furious as she's booed by Strictly Come ... (The Sun)

STRICTLY Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas looked furious as she was heckled during last night's semi final.The head judge was giving her critique to.

#StrictlyComeDancing" Only Anton mentioned the glaring error. "I totally think it was a fix, Shirley saw the mistake, she had her head in her hands like she didn’t know how she was going to make the decision. Only Anton is fair having been at the receiving end of votes himself." [Hamza Yassin](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/hamza-yassin/)? #Anton for head judge, he is the honest one #Strictly#willmellor#WillAndNancy." [Will Mellor](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/will-mellor/)? Why HE isn’t head judge I’ll never know #Strictly," a third viewer raged. One angry fan posted: "You were brilliant Will you should have and did deserve to go through. Makes a mockery of the dance off and that dance alone. [Anton,](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/anton-du-beke/) 56 [,](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/anton-du-beke/) the new head judge. [Molly Rainford](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/molly-rainford/) and wildlife photographer [Hamza Yassin](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/hamza-yassin/), who went onto win the competition and [lift the glitterball trophy](https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/20791365/strictly-fans-rage-fix-hamza-yassin-finishing-last-final/).

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