Shirley Ballas Shares Exciting Career Update Ahead of Strictly Come Dancing's 23rd Season

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As the anticipation builds for the upcoming 23rd season of Strictly Come Dancing, head judge Shirley Ballas has been making waves with her latest career update. The 64-year-old Ballas, known as the "Queen of Latin," has been a stalwart on the show since 2017. In a recent social media post, she revealed the cover of her new book "Best Foot Forward," a continuation of her first autobiography "Behind the Sequins: My Life," which was released five years ago. This new book promises to offer "life lessons from the world of dance" and is said to be a candid, honest account of her experiences. The book is set to hit shelves on September 11th, and fans are eagerly anticipating its release.

Key Takeaways:

  • Shirley Ballas has been the head judge on Strictly Come Dancing since 2017, following a successful dance career worldwide.
  • The 64-year-old is known as the "Queen of Latin" and has grown up in the Wirral area.
  • Her new book, "Best Foot Forward," is a continuation of her first autobiography and promises to offer "life lessons from the world of dance."
  • The book is set to be released on September 11th and will be available for pre-order.
  • Fans are eagerly anticipating the release of the book, with many taking to social media to offer their support and congratulations to Ballas.
  • Strictly Come Dancing is set to premiere its 23rd season next month, with a batch of new celebrity contestants being slowly announced.
  • The show's iconic judging panel will feature Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Anton Du Beke, and Motsi Mabuse.
  • Claudia Winkleman will return as co-host alongside Tess Daly for the 2025 series.

Statistics:

  • 64 - Shirley Ballas's current age.
  • 5 years - The time since Ballas's first autobiography "Behind the Sequins: My Life" was released.
  • 11th Sept - The release date of Ballas's new book "Best Foot Forward."
  • 23 - The number of seasons of Strictly Come Dancing.
  • 2024 - The year of the previous Strictly Come Dancing season, won by Chris McCausland.

Sources:

  • [Holly Clarke]
  • [Strictly Come Dancing on Twitter]
  • [Shirley Ballas on Instagram]
  • [BBC Strictly Come Dancing]