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Daily Mirror
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Katie Begley

Strictly's Fleur East calls for Shirley to be left alone amid 'unfair' sexism claims

It's been a tough week for Strictly Come Dancing’s Fleur East. Once a favourite, fans were shocked and outraged when she ended up in last week’s bottom two dance-off.

And despite her surviving to waltz another week, the drama did not end with the show’s credits.

Head Judge Shirley Ballas, 64, has been fighting a tirade of abuse all week, with angry fans unfairly claiming she’s “sexist” in her marking and even calling for her to be sacked.

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