Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas surprised viewers when she kissed Motsi Mabuse on the first live show of the 2024 series. The dancer and TV judge, 63, was giving feedback to the Olympic swimmer Tom Dean and his professional partner Nadiya Bychkova on their tango when the unexpected moment occurred.

Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas has shared a glimpse at how she preps for the first live show of the series - by taking a dip in an ice bath

Shirley Ballas is set to return as Strictly Come Dancing's Head Judge as the 22nd series of the BBC ballroom competition kicks off on Saturday evening.

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Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas left audiences momentarily astounded with a spontaneous peck on fellow judge Motsi Mabuse's lips during Saturday night's live show. In an unexpected twist, Ballas,

Any, the Welsh ballroom dancer, who first joined the cast of Strictly in 2017, was too ill to compete in last year's series