Shirley Ballas
@ShirleyBallas
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Official Twitter account. Global coach for dancers around the world. Head Judge on @BBCStrictly . President @ISTDdance ✨ Management: @AshleyVallance @InterTalent
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What extremely sad news this morning. As I came off Good Morning Britain I heard of the passing of my dearest friend Len Goodman.
My past teacher, a dance legend and a true gentlemen. He was a shining star in the ballroom that everyone loved. ❤️ …
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Where did you find this clip. Trip down memory lane
@bbcstrictly
.
@ShirleyBallas
is such a phonemonal dancer,
#Strictly
really couldn't have anyone else better as head judge xxx
#ShirleyBallas
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Congratulations to
@HamzaYassin3
and Jowita.
@bbcstrictly
Champions 2022. A beautiful partnership that shone so brightly throughout the series. Just marvellous. Thank you all for tuning in and loving our show. Xxx love you all.
#strictly
#final
#champions
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My thoughts and prayers are with
@Aj11Ace
@CurtisPritchard
the world has become a dangerous place , my heart is heavy for this family
@bbcstrictly
send strength and love. X
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I’m very saddened to hear the devastating news about this beautiful human being this morning. 💔 Robin Windsor… kind, gracious, gentle and extremely hard working.
A wonderful dancer, true gentleman, good soul & so very young.
You will be missed by so many. Rest in Peace. Xx
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Last night on the
@TheBplTower
Ballroom floor 🔥 Thank you
@pernicegiovann1
for samba-ing with me. I loooved it.
Please tune in tonight 7:20pm
@bbcstrictly
for the results. Have a wonderful Sunday everyone Xx
#Strictly
#samba
#dance
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In the excitement of
@bbcstrictly
returning to Blackpool tonight, I found these photos of me dancing at the Tower Ballroom almost 50 years. Wow. What memories. Have you ever danced at Blackpool? Xx
#throwback
#ballroom
#dance
#strictly
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My dearest Len Goodman. Where do I start.
I’m in awe of you, not only as my past teacher, but also for all the years of service you have given to
@dancingwiththestars
and
@bbcstrictly
…
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I love this I was sent today. After all the negative people and such nasty disgusting comments I received ,I post this for anyone out there who has to deal with nasty people. Be kind caring and loving. I live by that. HATE is an awful trait.
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A huge congratulations Ellie & Vito 🤍🥂🤍 … the
@bbcstrictly
champions for 2023. ✨ Well done to all our marvellous finalists. You were all OUTSTANDING and you should be all so proud. Well done to the whole class of 2023 too. Be proud of your achievements …
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Let’s face the music and dance… with
@TheAntonDuBeke
❤️💃🏻 A warm up before last nights show. Marvellous Xx
@bbcstrictly
#strictly
#ballroom
#dance
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I said I wanted to be lifted by the ankles… so
@TheAntonDuBeke
and I made it happen, with a little bit of training from
@TylerWestt
. 😲😂
Representing all the mature women. 118 years between Anton and I. We can still do it. Xx
@SCD_Live_Tour
#strictly
#strictlytour
#lift
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Well, there you go. I was Rat! 🐀🎤
What a journey
@MaskedSingerUK
. Having never sang in my life I was so very out of my comfort zone but oh my I had a BLAST. Thank you to the whole team for this opportunity.
Hope you all loved Rat just as much as I did. ❤️
#MaskedSingerUK
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Sending strength and love to my beautiful friend
@dowden_amy
. You are an example of pure resilience. Nanny and I love you very much. See you soon my lovely kind hearted beautiful friend. Big hugs. Xxx
#hugs
#love
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Well all done for another year. What a spectacular final.The public has spoken with their choice Well done Ellie and Vito and to all finalists. Who did you all vote for ?
#StrictlyComeDancing
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I have received many apologies over the weekend regarding hurtful messages I’ve received on social media.
All apologies are accepted and from now on let’s all respect each other and enjoy the show.
Love to you all ❤️
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Missing my boy so much
@MarkBallas
we talk daily but I miss those hugs, Now with the new variant who knows when Mark and I will see eachother again over two years and no hug. My heart hurts for everyone who can not see their loved ones due to this awful pandemic. Sad
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So deserved! Massive congratulations to
@mrjoemcfadden
and
@Mrs_katjones
@bbcstrictly
2017 winners! 🏆
#Strictly
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I am feeling blessed to share that my biopsy results have come back all clear - there is no cancer present ♥️
Thank you to you all for your well wishes. I’m urging all women to take their mammograms, smear tests or in fact any appointment.
We must ALL get our body MOTs. Xx
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Thank you all for helping pick my outfit. Majority liked the bright pink. It was so comfortable for
@bbcstrictly
I loved the color. My new hair style I also liked. Different makeup too.
@SvenBayerbach
hair
@janeburstow
makeup
@alexandriastylist
clothes
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A huge congratulations to
@pernicegiovann1
@RoseAylingEllis
@jojo_radebe
and john. What an amazing final full of hope and promise. Brilliant performances all round. Iconic , ground breaking and inspiring. To all who took part well done. I’m sad it’s over.
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Thank you
@LilNasX
for stopping to chat it was simply lovely. Lunch in town with my mum. You never know who you will bump into.
@bbcstrictly
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Dancing with
@TheAntonDuBeke
again. Wow, just magical. ✨ Love love love it.
Tune in tonight, 7pm
@bbcstrictly
. It’s going to be a fabulous show Xx
#Strictly
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Did you all enjoy strictly,, who did you love the most ?
I thought so many of them could take this title even at week 1, who will it be. ??
@bbcstrictly
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£1.50 I think but not too sure. Xxx lol
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I bumped into
@arlenephillips
who choreographed
@TheCherShowUK
performing on
@bbcstrictly
. She booked
@markballas
for ‘We Will Rock You’ when he was 21, at the time DWTS call came in. She encouraged Mark to take the dancing job. Grateful forever. A truly wonderful lady Xx
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As I move into Christmas I have time to relax, reflect and take trips down memory lane. And this memory, dancing with the one and only Nikolai Voronovich, came up on my timeline. What a special moment. My Mum was there to watch too. It was a delight she could be there.
Enjoy ❤️
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Tip of the week , how to slip you standing foot and where does the flick start in JIVE . Also addressing the ball change. enjoy x. Thank you always for the wonderful support.
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Dancing a rumba earlier with my gorgeous
@MOTSI_MABUSE
. Love and laughter all the time with her. Beautiful. ❤️
Now, are you all ready for tonight’s
@bbcstrictly
Musicals special? See you at 8pm on BBC One. Xxx
#strictly
#dance
#rumba
#latin
#fun
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I’m so excited for
@bbcstrictly
and
@TheBplTower
my home of dancing for over 50 years of my career. Who will be at the top? Who will crack under pressure? Who will go home? All down to you my friends.
#vote
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To my fans, management, family and friends thank you for your love and support during my debut at
#Strictly
and thank you all for helping me on this awesome journey. Xx
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Hysterical , computers went down , well that's live tv , amazing show this evening.
@DarceyOfficial
@BrunoTonioli
@CraigRevHorwood
great team. Thank you to all who tuned in. X
@bbcstrictly
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There it is. The
@TheBplTower
🗼 Are you all excited for
@bbcstrictly
tomorrow? We are finally returning to the iconic ballroom. It’s going to be amazing. I can’t wait Xx
#strictly
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A friendship spanning 35 years. What a wonderful time on tour lots and lots of laughs.
@TheAntonDuBeke
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10 .3 million people watched last night. Thank you to every one who watched. I believe it was a great show very entertaining.
@bbcstrictly
let me know your thoughts. X
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A dance throwback to start the week. For all the loyal fans who love dance. This is for you. Looking back at some of my competitive dances. Rumba, Samba, Jive, Paso Doble. I’m sure you can all recognise which is which. Memories. Dance is my life. ❤️
#throwback
#dance
#memories
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Are we all ready for tonight.
@bbcstrictly
it’s going to be full of snap crackle and pop. Everyone doing their best.
#strictlykindness
let’s be good to one another. Enjoy. Let me know your thoughts. Hugs to all
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And this is the beautiful young man we raised. Congratulations
@MarkBallas
@charlidamelio
a photo can speak a thousand words. I’m proud of the man you have become.
#son
#polite
#ladiesfirst
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Happy 86th birthday to my queen. ❤️ my mum, my best friend, my everything.
The most hardworking mother in my eyes. I wouldn’t be where I am today without her. She is my hero and my inspiration. Love you to the moon and back Mum. Xxx
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Welcome to my Saturday Strictly room whilst I'm getting ready. Did you all enjoy the show. Who was your favorite couple ??.
@bbcstrictly
@TessDaly
@ClaudiaWinkle
@BrunoTonioli
@DarceyOfficial
@CraigRevHorwood
we all had a blast
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Warming up in Blackpool with a Waltz. Thank you
@Kaiwidd
for dancing with me.
@AlderHeyCharity
To all the little boys and girls, this Waltz is for you. Your Christmas pjs are keeping me comfy during rehearsals. Love you all lots and lots.
@bbcstrictly
7:45pm tonight Xx
#Strictly
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Thrilled to welcome the fabulous
@MOTSI_MABUSE
to the
@bbcstrictly
family. What exciting news! We are going to have a ball, and you’re going to love every second xxx ❤️
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I love this lady. Kind honest and funny. It’s great to share time with her every week
@MOTSI_MABUSE
one of a kind soul. X
@bbcstrictly
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No dear this is what happens WHEN YOU DONT VOTE. Full stop the end. Enjoy the rest of the show.
@bbcstrictly
THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU OVERMARK WILL MELLOR AND HAMZA YASSIN AND YOU UNDERMARK MOLLY RAINFORD AND FLEUR EAST!
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Reminding myself how important it is to be a strong woman. We took this photo in Blackpool
@bbcstrictly
. To all ladies, be confident, believe, love yourself and never doubt your abilities. Never let anyone tell you that you can’t. You never know where life can take you. Xxx
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When
@TheAntonDuBeke
picks you up and tangos with you. 🔥 Wow. My dream. Who is ready for tonight’s show? It’s going to be spectacular Xx
#strictly
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In a spin with
@TheAntonDuBeke
❤️ oh yes it’s time to jive. Ahhh get ready for tonight’s show… it’s looking fantastic. Xxx
@bbcstrictly
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Jess. Hate is such a strong word. Love is much better. Kindness caring. After all you don’t even know me. Have a great day and let’s spread good things in the world and be an example to our children.
Heard someone mention Strictly Come Dancing and suddenly remembered how much I hate Shirley Ballas. I need to calm down 😂
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Let's spin into Thursday morning as we get close to the weekend for
@bbcstrictly
spooky Halloween
#Halloween2018
who is ready for the show already. ??
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Today I get to see my mum the most beautiful soul ever. I'm tired and travelled out so I'll get some love and TLC from her can't wait. Make the most of every day. Hugs to all who need one.
#hugs
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When you come home and, after 13 years of not celebrating Christmas due to David’s passing, Mummy puts up Christmas in November so I can enjoy. That's why my Mum is epic ❤️🎄
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Wonderful show tonight. Oh my goodness everyone put their best food forward. Did you all vote ? Who are your favorites ?
@bbcstrictly
I’m in awe
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Remember everyone is fighting their own battles. It's okay not to be okay.
#WorldMentalHealthDay
#WMHD17
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Wonderful evening
@bbcstrictly
everyone put their best foot forward ,, the energy in the room was electric. Who where your favorites tonight ??
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Missing these wonderful friends already.
@bbcstrictly
These people have made the last couple of months so special.
@bbcstrictly
was a dream-come-true, doing it on the 70th anniversary of the
#NHS
was an honour & dancing with
@jmanrara
was the best.
Now
@SCD_Live_Tour
has finished & I have a huge smile.. on to the next challenge 🥰
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The making of Rat 🐀❤️🎤
@MaskedSingerUK
… from the very first singing lesson, becoming Rat for the first time, singing with a box on my head, to being unmasked … join me on the journey. 😂 enjoy. Xx
#MaskedSingerUK
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Thank you to all who tune in to this amazing show
@bbcstrictly
it is the He best show on earth for the family. Hugs to all
✨ Last night Strictly had a huge peak of 11.3 million viewers with an audience share of 48.6% and an average of 10.2 million people watching ✨
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Final Ready 🤍
@bbcstrictly
here we go… for one final time this series we’re all heading down to the ballroom. 🪩✨
Who will take home the glitterball trophy ? That is in your hands. Pick up the phone and vote. Enjoy the show. Xx
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Goodnight all. What a wonderful evening it was everyone did their very best. I was having a stretch lol when this pick was taken. Rest well.
@bbcstrictly
who did you vote for ?
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Judging at
@RoyalAlbertHall
for the prestigious Open to the World International Championships. It is an honour to be selected to adjudicate.
Hair and makeup by
@janeburstow
Dress: Catherine Walker London. Isn’t it beautiful ❤️
#dance
#judging
#dress
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Taking care of myself at
@juicemaster
retreat after struggling all my life with weight issues. I’ve constantly had people tell me I needed to be thinner & that I had to look a certain way. But turning 63 in September & going into my 7th
@bbcstrictly
I feel good in my own skin ❤️
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Did you all enjoy a night at the movies?
@bbcstrictly
what a show. I couldn’t believe it. Get voting and save your favourites. Ahhhh. Xxxxx ❤️
#strictly
Thank you Alex, Jane and Sven for working their movie magic on this look. Xx
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This is it. The grand final of
@bbcstrictly
2022. 🪩✨ Who will take home the glitterball? Good luck to all our finalists. Thank you to you all for the support throughout the series. Please enjoy and remember to vote. The winner is down to you. Xxx
#strictly
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I get to spend this beautiful Mothers Day Sunday with my Mother. There will be many people out there that will not be able too for many reasons. I send an extra hug to you. Feeling Blessed. X
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Hi Neil. Thank you for your message. We as judges are only to guide in the final. We have no say on who will win. It is completely and utterly down to the public vote. So I say pick up that phone Neil and vote as that is what counts. Enjoy the show and have a beautiful day Xxx
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Ok all, it’s time to chose a hairstyle! Shall we have straight or curly hair tonight on
@bbcstrictly
? You choose ❤️
#Strictly
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I am so excited and over the moon to announce that I will be joining the judging panel on
@BBCstrictly
!
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How was the semi final ? Who did you vote for ? It was so emotional and beautiful in the studio. Lots of love to all x
@bbcstrictly
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It’s the final day of
@bbcstrictly
! Wishing the four couples the best of luck 🏆 A massive thank you to you all for your support, especially
@shirleyftdarcey
, it has been an incredible, magical journey ❤️
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Another results show
@bbcstrictly
❤️ did you agree with the result ? It’s always hard to see someone leave our beautiful show. Hope you enjoyed. Next week is Halloween .. oh my gosh who will I go as?
#strictly
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Running into the Christmas holidays like … 😂
@pernicegiovann1
always fun dancing with you. No matter the dance we do lol ❤️ share if it made you laugh.
#strictly
#fun
#laughter
#dance
@derekhough
@hayleyerbert
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@ShadeGrey4
@ShadeGrey4
. Unfortunately the useless little bitch Shirley Ballas is still here. Sorry.
@MarkBallas
@BCJean
@bbcstrictly
@DancingABC
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Skyathlon …. complete 🙏🏻
@theCALMzone
Over coming my fear of heights has been the most challenging thing I have ever done in my entire life. But if I have saved even just one persons life by raising awareness then my job has been done. ❤️
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Walking in our final shows with the boys
@TheAntonDuBeke
@CraigRevHorwood
It’s been a blast.
@SCD_Live_Tour
❤️ X
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Good morning how is everyone doing after their Christmas dinners?? I’m back in panto and I feel my dinner lol. Have a wonderful Boxing Day. Hugs to all.
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Love this woman
@MOTSI_MABUSE
standing together and always laughing. Love is our theme. See you soon x
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And just like that… I’m ready for tonight’s show! ✨
@bbcstrictly
Thank you to everyone who voted on my wigs. Lots of votes for curls but also lots of comments and messages saying go for something different… so that is what we did.
Enjoy the show ❤️x
#strictly
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Good luck to the king of the house
@kuzmin__nikita
♥️ mum and I are watching
@bbuk
… you’ve be kind, caring and the beautiful you has shone through the screen. One of the kindest young men I know. Superstar. X
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Congratulations to
@markballas
&
@charlidamelio
on making it to the semi final of
@officialdwts
. Wow, this tango was on fire 🔥 I am so proud of you both.
@charlidamelio
you are a beautiful ballroom dancer.
@markballas
I am so proud you’re back burning up the floor.
#DWTS
Xx
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While in Liverpool I visited my dearest Auntie Mavis, my mums best friend of over 60 years, to set her up on her first ever iPhone. ❤️🥹 they were ecstatic to be able to FaceTime each other and immediately started gossiping lol.
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Charlie and I having a cuddle before the day starts. He’s so kind a wonderful snuggle Buddy. Do you have a snuggle Buddy
#charlie
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Blackpool ready. Tune in. 5 minutes to go. ❤️🗼✨ this is going to be exciting. Hugs. Enjoy. Xxxx
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Dancing through the years… I am very excited to be back for my 7th series of
@bbcstrictly
. The best on television. It is an honour to be part of a show like no other. I feel this year will be beyond phenomenal. Expect the unexpected. It just gets better and better. Xx
#strictly
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What sad news to wake up to today.
@Alanate11
and I enjoyed our time talking all things dogs. Laughing and bringing out that Liverpool accent. A true icon in every sense of the word. My Heart goes out to all your loved ones and your beloved doggies. RIP my friend.
#gonetosoon
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My son Mark took me to foster a rescue dog from Barks and bitches. Bertie had broken his pelvis and he is recovering. But Nanny and I have fast fallen in love with him. He is sooo sweet and kind. Even if he waddles when he walks. Welcome Bertie to our home.
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Well a lot of people like to bring positivity to the show. Halloween is definitely a show to get excited about and I feel people who follow me love to be included. Sorry you don’t care. Have a great day
@bbcstrictly
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Cherry on the cake
@MOTSI_MABUSE
we laughed so much yesterday. Brilliant lady love sitting next to you. You are a star x
@bbcstrictly
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Another show done.. and what a show it was! ✨ Thank you for the kind messages from you all. Did you enjoy? Who was your favourite? How did you cast your votes? Xxx
@bbcstrictly
💆🏻♀️
@svenbayerbach
💄
@janeburstow
👗
@alexandriastylist
🎬
@harrysurplus
#strictly
#dress
#vote
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The end of the tour ❤️
@SCD_Live_Tour
. One final recap of the beautiful time spent touring the country with
@bbcstrictly
. What a fun time we all had. Congratulations
@helenskelton
&
@kaiwidd
for being crowned tour champions. Thank you to all the fans who came to watch.
#strictly
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