Actor and West End star Layton's fast and emotional Argentine tango to Tattoo by Loreen with professional dancer Nikita on the latest episode of the BBC One dance contest received a standing ovation from judges Shirley Ballas and Motsi Mabuse.

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Ballas, who is Strictly's head judge, said her experiences as a young dancer had meant she had to learn how to be less harsh when giving criticism herself.

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BBC Strictly Come Dancing star Shirley Ballas has opened up on the horrendous abuse she receives from sick trolls.

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Before she makes her return to the BBC show, Ballas has been raising awareness and funds for a suicide charity.

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He added: “Ballas needs to remember that whilst it is easy to fixate on negative comments, there is huge amounts of positivity online too.

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Her dance partner’s sister stepped in to decorate the gown with gems, but a year later, Ballas had found a new partner.

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However, the 58-year-old added that he may not continue performing in group numbers alongside fellow judges Motsi Mabuse, Shirley Ballas and Anton du Beke.

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It’s no surprise that the ‘Queen of Latin ballroom’, Shirley Ballas, has released a debut novel that’s all about dancing.

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“I’ve done 20 seasons now,” Ballas, 36, said onstage at the Pearl Concert Theater at Las Vegas’ Palms Casino Resort Sunday night during the final performance of the DWTS Tour.

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Jody Cundy CBE and his professional partner Jowita Przystal were axed on Sunday, October 15, after Eddie Kadi and Karen Hauer were saved by judges Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke and Shirley Ballas.

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Judges Shirley Ballas, Mosti Mabuse, Anton Du Beke and Craig Revel Horwood were on form once again but Craig's '10 paddle' sadly didn't make an appearance, much to the viewer's disappointment.

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Performing the dance to This Woman's Work by Kate Bush, Bobby not only had viewers in bits but judging panel too as Shirley Ballas and Anton Du Beke were seen welling up when they provided comments and feedback.

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Shirley Ballas couldn't fault their teamwork and said the routine as 'sensational'.

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This week’s bookcase includes reviews of She’s A Killer by Kirsten McDougall and Murder On The Dance Floor by Shirley Ballas.

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When asked whether the online abuse would ever cause Ballas to quit, she said: “It was a difficult series, I’ll leave it at that.”

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