Strictly Come Dancing's Shirley Ballas fights tears as she addresses exit rumours

Strictly Come Dancing’s Shirley Ballas has appeared to address rumours around a possible exit from the show.

During an appearance on BBC’s It Takes Two on Wednesday, the judge seemed to reference any rumblings of a farewell after she was shown a video montage to mark her 10th anniversary of being Strictly's head judge.

Ballas became emotional after seeing a host of pro dancers and judges featured in the video, as well as her son Mark.

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"Amazing, I wasn't expecting to see my son on that, to be perfectly honest. All those boys and girls know I adore them,” she said.

She then pledged her commitment to Strictly, saying: “Any way I can help them, I'm always there for them. I adore the show, I will be loyal to the show until the day they kick me off it!"

Ballas previously denied rumours she may be leaving the show, telling Prima in October: "I'm 100% not leaving Strictly!"

This stemmed from rumours she may have been set for a permanent role on the US dance competition Dancing with the Stars after she appeared as a guest judge in late October.

Ballas has been on the Strictly Come Dancing's judging panel since 2017 and has seen many celebrities enter the ballroom during that time.

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She has given plenty of advice to many celebrities and has done the utmost for those who enter the competition looking to master the art of ballroom dancing.

"But I just absolutely have enjoyed every minute of it, and ten years has gone by so fast, so fast,” Ballas explained on It Takes Two.

“I'm proud of those 10 years, I'm proud of every single person that ever took part of it, all the celebrities that sign up for it.

“It's a tough show! It's not for the weak-hearted or weak-minded. So even when they're coming down on the very first launch show, have ultimate respect for the celebrity."

Strictly Come Dancing airs Saturday and Sunday nights on BBC One and streams on iPlayer.

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