Shirley Ballas says that she may never return to TV’s Strictly Come Dancing after online trolls made her life hell. The head judge on the popular TV series said she was shaken by hate jibes and revealed that while talks are ongoing she is yet to sign for a new series.
The Mirror said that Shirley, 62, was left “crying and emotional” by the abuse. The 62-year-old said she was in tears and at “an all-time low” as hate messages poured in after every show in the last series. Irate fans questioned her decisions, accused her of ageism and sexism, and took cruel swipes at her appearance.
Shirley, 62, admitted that while she loves her job, she is hesitant about returning this year after “hugely struggling” with the toll. The BBC are in talks to keep “Queen of Latin” Shirley – loved and revered by millions as the smiling face of Strictly.
