The head judge has been with the Strictly family since 2017
As Strictly Come Dancing gears up to mark its 20th anniversary, head judge Shirley Ballas has hinted at a potential appearance on another popular show. Shirley, who joined the BBC dance series in 2017 replacing Len Goodman, recently disclosed that her experiences of bullying in her youth have motivated her to consider trying out for a different programme. In a chat with Love TV magazine, the professional dancer expressed her interest in appearing on 'Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins'.
Just last year, she revealed to Lauren Laverne on BBC Radio 4's Desert Island Discs, stating: 'I was going through immense bullying in the industry from men at the top. I will just go as far as that.' 'They were stopping my work. I was like an elite teacher. I was teaching the top couples in the world and then there were threats going to certain couples saying, 'There are nine of us and one of her.
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