Shirley Ballas will be joining her fellow judges once more (Image: Shirley Ballas) Shirley Ballas has given a career update as Strictly Come Dancing has been confirmed for another series. The BBC One show is set to return this autumn with Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman at the helm. The judging panel will remain the same with Shirley Ballas as head judge alongside Motsi Mabuse , Craig Revel-Horwood and Anton Du Beke.
Shirley took to her social media after the news was confirmed to share her thanks to the show and her fans. She said she was "grateful" and that being on the show was "a real honour". The BBC judge shared a collection of images from her time on the show, since joining as Len Goodman's replacement back in 2017, to her Instagram account.
The 63-year-old dancer wrote: "Feeling very grateful to be returning for my 8th series as Head Judge on @bbcstrictly???????????? I cannot wait to be back behind the desk with my fellow judges @motsimabuse @craigrevel @mrantondubeke ...
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