Shirley Ballas risks judging role over close bond with dancer

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Oct, 17:54 · Archive

Shirley Ballas risks losing a judging position over a reported close bond with a younger dancer.

Shirley Ballas, the Strictly judge aged 66, is reported to be at risk of losing a judging position at a major ballroom competition over a reported close bond with a younger dancer. The competition is described as the 'Olympics of ballroom', and the Italian dancer, aged 36, is set to compete in it.

The reports suggest the close relationship between the two could present a conflict of interest, given that Ballas is scheduled to judge the event where the dancer will perform. No details have been provided about what steps may be taken or any statement from Ballas or the organisers.

How it is being reported

• Strictly's Shirley Ballas 'could lose judging role' over close bond with younger dancerEvening Standard · 5 Oct, 17:34
• Shirley Ballas ‘at risk of being axed from judging role’ over close bond with dancerMetro · 4 Oct, 11:10

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