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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Ellie Crabbe

Strictly’s Shirley Ballas says joyous life with mother is a stark contrast to past relationships

Shirley Ballas, the head judge of Strictly Come Dancing, has revealed that living with her 88-year-old mother, Audrey Rich, is "the most joyous thing," a stark contrast to her experiences with past boyfriends whom she often found herself "having to take care of".

Speaking to The Telegraph from her south-east London home, Ballas described her mother as "self-sufficient," highlighting her active role in their shared household.

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