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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Isobel Lewis

Shirley Ballas nearly quit Strictly in 2022 as ‘cruel’ trolls left her in tears after every show

ITV

Shirley Ballas has opened up about nearly quitting Strictly Come Dancing due to the abuse she received from trolls in 2022.

The dance champion took over as head judge on the BBC’s celebrity competition series in 2017, replacing long-serving panellist Len Goodman.

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