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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Nicole Vassell

Shirley Ballas speaks out against ‘hurtful’ comments amid Strictly Come Dancing backlash

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Shirley Ballas has spoken out against “hurtful messages” she has received following recent episodes of Strictly Come Dancing.

The professional ballroom and Latin dancer, who has been the head judge on the show since 2017, came under fire after choosing to save Richie Anderson instead of Fleur East on Sunday’s (9 October) edition of the show.

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