Strictly Come Dancing's head judge, Shirley Ballas, has detailed a secret health issue she has been battling that impacts her when filming for the BBC competition show.
Shirley Ballas has revealed that she has been battling issues with a leaking bladder over recent years, forcing her to take measures while filming Strictly Come Dancing each weekend. The judge, who sits on the BBC show's panel alongside Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke and Craig Revel Horwood, admitted that she has had to stop drinking fluids while in the show's studio to prevent leaks.
Sharing her own experiences, which she admits have been heightened by menopause, Shirley said: "I feel like bladder leaks are a bit of a taboo subject that no one wants to talk about. I think it's important for women to do their pelvic floor exercises and understand it should be part of our daily routine.
Continuing that there is a stigma around talking about bladder leaks, the dancer said: "I talked to my mum about it, and my mother's generation, it is a taboo subject; she doesn't want to talk about it. In fact, when she knew I was coming this morning, I hope you're watching, mother, she was like, 'Oh dear, you can't talk about that!'"
Shirley's candid revelation comes as it's reported she recently became single again, following an alleged split from her fiance Danny Taylor, 51, after a six year relationship.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
BBC Strictly Come Dancing Shirley Ballas' marriage ended as husband had affair with famous Strictly starShirley Ballas says she has since had lunch with the woman who dated her husband
Read more »
Strictly's Shirley Ballas, 64, 'splits' from Danny Taylor, 51, after six yearsStrictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas has reportedly split from her boyfriend Danny Taylor after being together for six years.
Read more »
BBC Strictly's Shirley Ballas opens up about 'tough day' after split from fiancéShirley Ballas opened up on Instagram after battling a 'tough day' following her split from finance Danny Taylor.
Read more »
Strictly judge Shirley Ballas breaks silence after split following 'tough day'Strictly Come Dancing head judge Shirley Ballas has opened up about a 'tough day' after it was reported she had split from her partner Danny Taylor after three years
Read more »
Strictly’s Shirley Ballas explains why she called off wedding to ex-fiancéA year before they called time on their relationship, Strictly Come Dancing head judge Shirley Ballas explained why she and her ex-fiance Danny Taylor cancelled their wedding
Read more »
Heartbreaking moment Strictly’s Shirley Ballas hinted at split with toyboy after ‘unsuccessful rel...Strictly’s Shirley Ballas, 64, strips down to yellow swimsuit to take a dip in freezing ice bath for ‘first show prep’
Read more »