Podcast appearances and mentions of shirley ballas

Send us a textLindsay Arnold discusses partnering with Cubs legend Davis Ross on " Dancing With the Stars." (From 4-13-17).Lindsay Arnold is an all-American girl who was born and raised on the stage in Provo, Utah. She began dancing at the age of four and has not stopped dancing since. She trained extensively in Utah with some of the country's best teachers, including Shirley Ballas and Mark Ballas, a Dancing with the Stars veteran dancer.Lindsay is incredibly versatile, but her area of expertise is Latin dance. Previously a finalist on So You Think You Can Dance, perform in the 30-city tour, in theaters all across the nation. She later joined Dancing with the Stars, where she was first partnered with boxer Victor Ortiz.Her numerous awards include placing 1st place in both the United States Open Youth Latin Championships and the United States Open Junior Latin Championships, being a top 3 finalist at the World Junior Latin Team Match, a top 5 finalist at the World Cup Latin Junior Championships and a top 5 finalist at the United States Junior National 10 dance Championships.

They're all home, just in time for Christmas, but Hannah is not in a good way! Joel is sympathetic to a point, but the jet lag is hitting him in a different way. Get all the chat from their last few days in Australia and see if you are #TeamHannah or #TeamJoel when it comes to enjoying a couple of drinks on a flight. Email: Hello@NeverEverPod.comInstagram: @NeverEverPod TikTok: @nevereverpodThis episode contains explicit language and adult themes that may not be suitable for all listeners.Thanks for listening. Please subscribe and leave a five star review!Please review Global's Privacy Policy: https://global.com/legal/privacy-policy/

Shirley Ballas is a powerhouse: she's the only woman in history to win the British Open to the World Professional Latin Championships with two different partners, reaching the final an incredible 17 times, and now the head judge on Strictly Come Dancing. I've had the pleasure of getting to know Shirley during my time on Strictly, and I've always been struck by how truly fascinating her story is so I'm so pleased to have her on the show this week…Shirley's journey began on a housing estate in Northern England, where she grew up with her single mother and older brother, learning resilience early. By seven, she was traveling hours by bus and train to pursue her passion, supported by her hardworking mother, who remains her greatest inspiration. Along the way, Shirley has faced heartbreak, losing her brother to suicide—a tragedy that fuels her advocacy for mental health charities like CALM. She's also navigated the complexities of love, with engagements as young as 15 and two marriages that taught her as much about herself as they did about relationships. She also opens up for the first time publicly about her relationship with her father, who she recently lost.This conversation explores Shirley's rollercoaster life, her resilience, and her unyielding passion for dance. Behind the glamour lies a woman who's faced intense scrutiny, reminding us of the importance of truly listening to the stories behind the spotlight.If you enjoyed this episode, please click follow - we have so many great guests like this one, you won't want to miss out!And don't miss the Strictly Christmas Special on BBC One on Christmas day!You can also follow us on Instagram and Tiktok @greatcompanypodcast and if you'd like to get in touch, you can email us at greatcompany@jampotproducitions.co.uk--THE CREDITSExec Producer: Jemima RathboneAssistant Producer: Gurlina HeerVideo: Jake JiSocial Media: Laura CoughlanGreat Company is an original podcast from JamPot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Latin dance champion and Strictly Come Dancing head judge, Shirley Ballas, cha-cha-cha's into the studio to chat with Gabby this week. Shirley tells Gabby why her marriage to dance has never faltered, and how attitudes to weight and appearance have changed within the sport but the scars still run deep. They discuss staying fit and healthy beyond the midpoint, and how Shirley is trying to manage a spinal condition with ice baths and an anti-inflammatory diet. She also speaks about dealing with her brother's suicide; her relationship with her son, Mark, who really helped her when she was struggling with the perimenopause; and of course, this year's Strictly cast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jolly joker John Bishop gets us giggling with some exciting news!Strictly superstar Shirley Ballas foxtrots through her brand new novel, Dance To The Death, out this Thursday 10th October.Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Strictly queen Shirley Ballas knows her way around a sequin, but she's no stranger to the dark side of fame. She joins us on Invite Only and reveals she was so fearful of her alleged stalker that she called in police. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Strictly's very own Shirley Ballas waltzes by with the paperback version of her novel, Murder on the Dancefloor.Join Chris, Vassos and the team every weekday for laughs with the listeners, the greatest guests, and a pinch of the papers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, in honour of May being Mental Health Awareness month, we're looking back at three conversations that show the true complexities of mental wellbeing.First up we have TV fashion Guru, Susannah Constantine! Here she opens about her mother's mental health battles and how that made her the person she is today. Next up is dancing queen Shirley Ballas, who candidly discusses her relationship with disordered eating and body dysmorphia. Last but not least is the brilliant radio host and DJ Kate Lawler. She shines a light on the harsh realities of postnatal depression.If you like what you hear, you can listen back to these episodes in full here: Susannah Constantine, Shirley Ballas and Kate Lawler. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Life's a Beach is back!! And joining me on the first episode of the new series to discuss their travel and holiday stories this episode is the brilliant Shirley Ballas. Thanks, Alan. xx Please subscribe and review. ‘Life's A Beach' everyone's favourite travel podcast is here to give you all the vitamin D you need. More celebrity passengers unpack their travel suitcases dishing the dirt on their holiday high-jinks. Buckle up, sit back and enjoy the inflight entertainment!! A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shirley Ballas is the head judge on Strictly Come Dancing, the BBC's Saturday night entertainment show, which regularly attracts an audience of many millions. Known as the Queen of Latin dancing, she joined the show in 2017 after a long career as a competitive dancer and teacher. Shirley was born in Wallasey in 1960. She discovered dance as a seven-year-old when she started taking classes in her local church hall. With a combination of natural flair and hard graft she began winning competitions with her partners. In 1980, while she was still an amateur, she met Sammy Stopford who was ranked seventh in the world as a professional Latin dancer. Together they shot up the rankings and became known as the ‘non-stop Stopfords'.In 1984 she divorced Sammy and the following year she married Corky Ballas, an amateur dancer from Houston. Shirley set about training Corky to become a professional and in 1995 they won the British Open to the World Championships – a feat they repeated the following year.In 1996 Shirley retired from competitive dancing to concentrate on coaching dancers and judging competitions. In 2017 she joined Strictly Come Dancing, replacing her friend and former teacher Len Goodman as head judge. Shirley lives in south London with her mother Audrey and her boyfriend, the actor Danny Taylor.DISC ONE: Get Lucky - Daft Punk feat. Pharrell Williams and Nile Rodgers DISC TWO: Ring of Fire - Johnny Cash DISC THREE: Moon River - Frank Sinatra DISC FOUR: Sherry - The Four Seasons DISC FIVE: Smells Like Teen Spirit - Nirvana DISC SIX: You To Me Are Everything - The Real Thing DISC SEVEN: Highs and Lows - Alexander Jean DISC EIGHT: We've Only Just Begun - The Carpenters BOOK CHOICE: Unleash the Power Within by Tony Robbins LUXURY ITEM: Cotton knickers CASTAWAY'S FAVOURITE: Highs and Lows - Alexander Jean Presenter Lauren Laverne Producer Paula McGinley

This week we have a special treat for anyone missing the glitz and glam of the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing – Anna is joined in the studio by the show's head judge, Shirley Ballas! In the spirit of looking forward to the New Year, and the changes that may be on the horizon, they're talking all about change, and how best to navigate it.  With the assistance of psychotherapist Fiona Kau, Shirley and Anna respond to a dilemma from a listener called Amanda. She's experiencing two major changes – one personal, and the other professional – and is looking for advice around how to step into a new phase of her life. The trio dissect Amanda's dilemma, sharing advice from their own experiences navigating life-altering events. This episode discusses suicide. If you or someone you love has been affected by any of the topics covered in this episode, help is available.  The NHS website contains guidance on how to access mental health support, and lists other helpful resources. https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/  The Samaritans also provide a safe space to call 24 hours a day at 116123.  Shirley is an ambassador for the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM). You can learn more about their work and the support they offer at https://www.thecalmzone.net/  — Have questions about sex? Divorce? Motherhood? Menopause? Mental health? With no topic off limits, Anna's here to prove that whatever you're going through, it's not just you. If you have a dilemma you'd like unpacked, visit itcantjustbeme.co.uk and record a voice note. Or tell Anna all about it in an email to itcantjustbeme@podimo.com This podcast contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children. Listener caution is advised. Please note that advice given on this podcast is not intended to replace the input of a trained professional. If you've been affected by anything raised in this episode and want extra support, we encourage you to reach out to your general practitioner or an accredited professional. From Podimo & Mags Creative  Producers: Laura Williams and Christy Callaway-Gale Editor: Sarah Myles Theme music: Kit Milsom  Executive Producers for Podimo: Jake Chudnow and Matt White Follow @itcantjustbemepod and @podimo_uk on Instagram and @itcantjustbemepod on TikTok for weekly updates. And, you can watch the full episode on Youtube.  

On this week's episode of the Radio Times Podcast is the dancer and head judge on BBC1's Strictly Come Dancing, it is Shirley Ballas. Born and raised in Merseyside, she grew up with her mother and brother on a council estate – and found dance at the age of 7 when a tune caught her ear. She worked her way to the top of the dancing world – and has plenty of stories to tell of her journey. In this episode she talks to Kelly-Anne Taylor about everything from the phone call that changed her life but ended her engagement to Nigel Tiffany to how she was almost bullied out of the dance industry – but instead, landed the Strictly gig. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dawn French has been making people laugh as a writer, comedian and actor, for more than 30 years. Her celebrated shows include French and Saunders, The Vicar of Dibley, and Jam and Jerusalem. She joins Emma Barnett to discuss her new book about the hilarious gaffes that she has made in life, as part of her one-woman mission to celebrate what it means to be gloriously, messily human, rather than striving for Instagram-style-perfection. It's one of the things we're most embarrassed to talk about – pain when having sex. This is something that Professor Katy Vincent, academic gynaecologist, and Dr Lydia Coxon, researcher in Pain in Women, are hoping to change. They join Emma alongside BBC presenter Sophie Law to talk about an open panel they held to try and get women to talk about their pelvic pain, and address the taboo around talking about periods, sex and women's pelvic health. 'My Boyfriend Lives with with My Husband,' was the intriguing headline of an article in the Guardian newspaper recently. While Caroline and the children she shares with her husband Niel live in Cheltenham, Neil is living with Caroline's boyfriend in Scotland. Both Caroline and Niel describe their unconventional family living arrangements to Emma, they explain how it came about and why it works for them. The new BBC drama series The Reckoning has started on BBC One. It tells the story of Jimmy Savile, who for decades was one of the UK's most influential celebrities forging friendships with politicians and royalty and raising millions for charity. But after his death in 2011, it transpired he was also one of the country's most prolific sexual predators, abusing hundreds of people, many of them children. The series, which stars Steve Coogan as Jimmy Savile, explores how he was able to hide in plain sight and use his celebrity status, powerful connections and fundraising activity to gain uncontrolled access to vulnerable young people. Sam Brown was abused by Savile from the age of 11. Her story is depicted in episode 3 of the series, and she speaks to Emma. Violinist Esther Abrami was handpicked by Julian Lloyd Webber as one of 30 under 30 to watch, and she is the first classical musician to win the ‘Social Media Superstar' category at the Global Awards. With more than 400,000 followers on TikTok, Esther joins Emma to discuss her new album, Cinema. Shirley Ballas is best known for being one of the judges on BBC Strictly Come Dancing and her stellar career in Latin dance that earnt her the title, ‘Queen of Latin'. She joins Krupa Padhy to talk about Strictly, the menopause and her new book, Murder on the Dancefloor. Presenter: Krupa Padhy Producer: Hanna Ward Studio Manager: Tim Heffer

Shirley Ballas is best known for being one of the judges on BBC Strictly Come Dancing and her stellar career in Latin dance that earnt her the title, ‘Queen of Latin'. She joins Krupa to talk about Strictly, the menopause and her new book, Murder on the Dancefloor. Last weekend's earthquake in Western Afghanistan killed 1,300 people and injured many more according to UN figures. UNICEF have said more than 90% of those who died were women and children, as they were more likely to have been at home. Krupa speaks to Salma Braham, Afghanistan Country Director for the International Rescue Committee. She joins live from Kabul. Bed bugs are everywhere in the news. The actress Sue Elliott Nicholls joins us to describe the shame she felt when her house became infested. Social media influencer and author “Queen of Clean” Lynsey Crombie says with education and vigilance bed bugs can be avoided in the first place. She shares her top tips on actions we should take now and what we must avoid. Serious issues relating to cervical screening services in parts of Northern Ireland have led to 17,500 women having their smear tests re-checked as part of a major review of cervical screening dating back to 2008. Failures in screening has led to some abnormal tests not being followed up. Marie-Louise Connolly, the BBC's NI Health Correspondent joins us to explain, together with a patient, we are calling Susan, who has been affected by previous failures within the screening system. Ripley Parker is the 22-year-old writer and creator of the new Netflix series Everything Now. She joins Krupa to talk about why the series is so important to her, and how it came from her own personal experiences as a teenager. Presenter: Krupa Padhy Producer: Emma Pearce

Spice Girl Geri Halliwell-Horner leafs through the girl-power pages of her children's novel: Rosie Frost and the Falcon Queen, Strictly's Shirley Ballas spills the beans on her novel: Murder on the Dancefloor, out today, and it's another Christmas Thursday at the Top of the Tower!Join Chris, Vassos, Rachel, Sinead and the team every weekday for the greatest guests, the day's dealings, and laughs with the listeners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jane and Fi have ventured out of Times Radio Towers and are coming to you from Cheltenham Literature Festival today! Their main questions include: what's for dinner? And will my bed be facing the right way in my hotel room? They're joined by Shirley Ballas: head judge on Strictly Come Dancing, one of the world's best dancers, and now, novelist. You can pre-order her new book 'Murder on the Dance Floor' at timesbookshop.co.uk. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radio Follow us on Instagram! @janeandfi Assistant Producer: Megan McElroy Times Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Grace heads out of her kitchen and into the home of dance legend Shirley Ballas to cha-cha-chat all things Comfort Eating. Shirley's become TV royalty as head judge on the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing, but she'd already been ruling the dancefloor for decades. She and Grace chat about wedding buffets, steamy backstage rendezvous and where to stand in the queue to get the best helping of school dinner. And, as ever, the comfort snacks she turns to when she kicks off her dancing shoes Buy Grace's new Comfort Eating book, inspired by the podcast, here. The book is a wonderfully scrumptious, life-affirming journey through the foods that really mean the most to us

Joining us today on the Something from the Ballroom is none other than Strictly head judge, Shirley Ballas!We spoke to her back in lockdown, where she explained how a male-dominated industry forced so many barriers in her way - and how it simply reinforced her resolve to succeed.Plus, we chat about running off to America in her early 20s and how she had to be forced into auditioning for Strictly!***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound System's hit 10 THOUSAND downloads!! Thank you so much for continuing to support this little pod week-in, week-out. Anna and Allie are back with episode 14 with some real conundrums, including what the unwritten riles of running are, when it comes to running a race with some one else (if you have thoughts on this, please add them to our post on Instagram!) Allie's also giving us a debrief on her Welsh 3,000s adventure and Anna's been trying to coax Shirley Ballas into doing an ultra. We've got a banger of a top recovery tip and, of course, more songs are going on the Ultra Sound System playlist - will Bloodhound Gang's Ballad Of Chasey Lain make a reappearance?All the links: Instagram: www.instagram.com/ultrasoundsystempod Playlist: https://bit.ly/ultrasoundsystemplaylist Email us: ultrasoundsystempod@gmail.com

In this episode Neil is recovering from his hernia operation so it doesn't help when Debbie keeps making him laugh. We hear from a very early (back in the 80's) interview from RuPaul, we have a 'Donna Summery' freedom of choice, plus we hear from Shirley Ballas and her Skyathlon Remember you can hear a full version of this show featuring music tracks at mixcould.com/thisisndebz Catch up with the latest via @ThisisNDebz on Twitter. If you'd like to get in touch with the show you can email us via thisisNDebz@gmail.com

It's been a year since we started the podcast and there's no better guest to celebrate with than Queen of the Ballroom, Shirley Ballas! In this episode we talk about the tremendous success Shirley has had in the dancing world (both performing and as a judge) and how that success often comes criticism. Discussing how she deals with that criticism not only from others, but also herself, we also get the answer to the big question on everyone's mind - will Shirley be returning to the judging panel? Tune in to find out!In this episode celebrating our one year anniversary, we're thrilled to be joined by the Queen of the Ballroom herself, Shirley Ballas! As we explore Shirley's phenomenal success as a dancer and judge, Shirley also shares the challenges that come with it, including how she handles criticism from both others and herself. And, of course, we'll be answering the burning question on everyone's mind - will Shirley return to the judging panel? Don't miss out on this fascinating conversation - tune in now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's all about the final of ALL THAT GLITTERS (series 2). Finalist Emma is interviewed by David and reveals her thoughts and feelings on competing in the FINAL of our favourite jewellery competition/talent show format TV programme, and explains the inspirations behind her designs. The BestsellerDavid asks Emma to explain the concept behind the ‘Ribbon of Life Sapphire Engagement Ring'. Emma talks about the very nature of marriage with it's twists and turns and how the rhythm of life was represented within the design that she produced on the show.The BespokeEmma and David talk about meeting the wonderful Shirley Ballas and what a fan girl moment that was for Emma - who loves to dance. They discuss how the ‘Queen of the Rhumba' inspired Emma to make a necklace that was full of passion, love and fire. They talk about the quote stamped into the back of the necklace and what it means to Emma and why it was perfect for Shirley.Want the inside scoop? This is the place to get it direct from the contestants.Hear how it feels when it all goes well in the All That Glitters workshop.Discover more about the concepts and stories behind the designs.Hear what it has been like to be the subject of a debate on social media.Get Emma's thoughts on the judges decision on the winner and how it felt at the time and what impact SocialMedia had on that.Get the Instagram handles for all the All That Glitters contestantsEmmainstagram.com/emma.white.jewelleryhttps://www.thejewellerymakers.co.uk/https://www.facebook.com/thejewellerymakersDavidhttps://www.instagram.com/davidjlillyjewellery/https://www.davidjlilly.com/INSTAGRAMS OF THE ATG CONTESTANTS:Steve Ali @road_from_damascusNyanda Yekwai @soulvisionary_jewelsTianne Simmons @tsfinejewelleryBonnie Hay @troubled_makerJack Mitchell @jackmitchelljewelleryPiers Carpenter @pierscarpenterjewelleryFollowing on, David and Emma will now individualy be interviewing the other contestants over the next few weeks.Want to submit a question? Email your jewellery (or other) questions to: emmaanddavidslittlegems@gmail.com

People living on a road in Ashford say people could be injured and vehicles damaged because it is in such a poor state. More than 300 people have signed a petition calling for Jemmett Road to be resurfaced. Hear from our reporter Alex Jee who has been covering the story. Also in today's podcast, the number of Covid patients in Kent's hospitals has hit an eight month high. Hear from the chief executive of the NHS as there's another call for all eligible people to have a booster jab in a bid to ease pressure on the health service this winter. A search is under way for a rare dog thought to have been stolen from a van at Bluewater. Björn disappeared while his owners popped into the shopping centre on their way home at the weekend. Michael Fox and Johanna Kerwien say they are desperate for the two-year-old Russian bolonka to be found. Strictly head judge Shirley Ballas has been chatting to our sister radio station kmfm about appearing in panto in Kent this Christmas. And, the Gillingham boss was not happy with the referee following their draw with Cheltenham Town in the FA Cup at the weekend. Hear what he had to say to our reporter Luke Cawdell after the game at Priestfield.

This week Emily and Ray went for a walk with Shirley Ballas and her Lhasa Apso, Charlie. They chatted about how Shirley fell in love with dancing at a young age, her role as a mum, and of course, the current series of Strictly Come Dancing. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome back! It's week 34 of the Graham Norton Radio Show with Waitrose, here is what to come in this week's podcast. Graham and Maria are back to solve your problems in Graham's Guide.Show Chef Martha Collison feeds us an autumnal classic and a vegetable snack. This week guests include: American actor, Kieran Culkin joins us live in the studio to talk to us about the return of Succession as it hits our screens for its third season!Teacher, music enthusiast and writer, Jeffery Boakye tells us about his brand new book, Musical Truth.Head Judge of Strictly Come Dancing, Shirley Ballas gives us an insight of her new autobiography Behind The Sequins as well as some gossip behind Strictly. And Tracy-Ann Oberman tells us about the second SEAson of Sandylands (see what we did there…) as well as her amazing role in Ridley Road. Graham is back on your radio for the Graham Norton Radio Show with Waitrose every Saturday and Sunday from 9.30am on Virgin Radio UK. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Shirley Ballas is a ballroom dance champion who became known as 'The Queen of Latin' and is now the head judge on Strictly Come Dancing. She joins Rachel and Alice to talk about the struggles of leaving home at 15 to become a professional dancer, the impact of the sudden death of her brother, and how the bullying and abuse she feels she has suffered both in and out the industry spurred her on to succeed.Get The Times free for a month: thetimes.co.uk/pastimperfectSamaritans: www.samaritans.orgAlder Hay Hospital: www.alderhey.nhs.ukAction for Children: www.actionforchildren.org.ukThis podcast has been produced in association with Speakers for Schools: www.speakersforschools.orgProducer: Ben Mitchell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week is fine This week is good. We're just not going to worry about next week. Everything's okay! Chris spends time with a dog, Shirley Ballas and Susan Lucci both appear for the first time, Katy has a realization about her mental health journey, Carver Clay does ASMR, and, oh yeah, Marie falls down. It's fine! It's fine. Everything is fine. Follow us on Twitter @JMPPod, on Facebook at Just Meaningful Plastic, or on Instagram at @jmp.pod Podcast art: Kat Fey Music: "Mister Capone" by Alex Khaskin --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Strictly Come Dancing head judge Shirley Ballas appears on the first episode of our new dog pod, Fetch. Chase. Eat. Sleep. Repeat. from TeamDogs.co.uk.The Queen of Latin discusses how her adorable Lhasa Apso puppy Charlie helped her through Covid-19, and how she rescued the three-and-a-half-year old from being put down in the United States.Shirley speaks to new puppy parents, Hannah Jones and Karen Price, about getting over the teething problems with the pooches in their lives, and urges dog owners, who adopted during lockdown, not to give up on their puppies.Fetch. Chase. Eat. Sleep. Repeat. is brought to you by Pooch and Mutt, the health food experts for dogs. Their vet-recommended, hypoallergenic good mood food for our pooches is tailored to all ages, including their popular the best selling Calm & Relaxed range for anxious dogs.Pooch and Mutt is offering podcast listeners 25% off on their website. To claim, use the discount code PODCAST at checkout. Terms and conditions apply.Fetch. Chase. Eat. Sleep. Repeat is a Laudable production for TeamDogs.co.uk. It is presented by Hannah Jones and Karen Price, and it is produced by Daniel J. McLaughlin.

What If Shirley Ballas didn't discover dance at 7 years old? Lorraine and Rosie are joined by Strictly judge, Shirley Ballas, to find how she waltzed her way onto our screens.

This week's special guest is champion ballroom dancer, teacher, actor, author and, of course, Strictly head judge Shirley Ballas! She and Susannah discuss mums, bullying and Naked Attraction...Shirley's autobiography, 'Behind The Sequins', is out in paperback today. You can also find her on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.Apologies, as despite what Susannah says, My Wardrobe Malfunction Live Show/Shambles is no longer happening on November 7. But we hope to have another date in the diary soon. As ever, thanks to our house band duo for providing our music - you can find them at duoguitarmusic.com and @duoguitarmusic on their socials.And, of course, huge thanks to you for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe, check out the others and give us a five-star rating and review.Finally, we always love hearing from you - please email us at help@mywardmal.com. You can also find us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and TikTok all @mywardmal, and on our website at mywardmal.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week's special guest is champion ballroom dancer, teacher, actor, author and, of course, Strictly head judge Shirley Ballas! She and Susannah discuss mums, bullying and Naked Attraction...Shirley's autobiography, 'Behind The Sequins', is out in paperback today. You can also find her on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.As Susannah mentions, My Wardrobe Malfunction is going on tour (to one place - in Guildford, Surrey - on Sunday 7 November)! Starting at 7.45pm (GMT) and live streaming from 8pm. To attend in person please click here for tickets and for live stream tickets click here.We'll be joined on the 'tour' by our brilliant house band ‘duo'. As ever, thanks to them for providing our music - you can find duo at duoguitarmusic.com and @duoguitarmusic on their socials.And, of course, huge thanks to you for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe, check out the others and give us a five-star rating and review.Finally, we always love hearing from you - please email us at help@mywardmal.com. You can also find us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and TikTok all @mywardmal, and on our website at mywardmal.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With series 3 only a week away we thought we'd bring you some of the best bits of the podcast so far. Featuring extracts from Nicki chats with Mark King, Shirley Ballas, Grace Dent, Bananarama, Eamonn Holmes and Nick Knowles.

Fetch. Chase. Eat. Sleep. Repeat. is the podcast from TeamDogs.co.uk that chronicles the adventures - or indeed, misadventures - of two new puppy parents, Hannah Jones and Karen Price. Each week, they speak to a wide range of dog lovers from all walkies of life, from glitzy ballrooms to farms, and from famous cobbles to ordinary homes.Over the series, Hannah and Karen speak to other puppy parents, including Strictly Come Dancing head judge Shirley Ballas, Coronation Street actress Samia Longchambon, Rob and Dave Nicholson from Channel 5's On the Farm series, Marc the Vet, and more!Fetch. Chase. Eat. Sleep. Repeat is a Laudable production for TeamDogs.co.uk. It is presented by Hannah Jones and Karen Price, and it is produced and edited by Daniel J. McLaughlin.The title music is Playdate by the Great North Sound Society.

Nicki talks to the Queen of Latin and Strictly Head Judge Shirley Ballas. They talk about her marriages, her career and Bill Bailey.

In the first episode of this brand new series Natalie is joined by dance legend Shirley Ballas. As three time British Open To the World Latin American Champion and BBC's Strictly Come Dancing's head judge she most definitely holds the title as the Queen of Dance, however Shirley's ascension to superstardom has been far from easy. From tough working class beginnings in Liverpool to being ousted by the dance community after an ill fated romance, Shirley's grit, determination and Herculean work ethic has seen her battle adversity throughout many chapters of her life. Discussing her experiences of bullying, her battle with low self esteem and the loss of her beloved brother David, Shirley takes us ‘Behind The Sequins' as she talks about her life away from Strictly and the tools she uses to protect her own mental heal and wellbeing.

Strictly Come Dancing has arrived back onto our screens at last, and not a moment too soon. Here to add some cheer to the remainder of 2020 is the nation's favourite entertainment show - the glitz, the glamour, the fun and the drama! In this episode, Kevin talks to ballroom dancer, dance teacher, head judge on Strictly Come Dancing, and known throughout the world as The Queen Of Latin, Shirley Ballas! Shirley discusses her incredible career and journey, her remarkably candid new autobiography, the emotional responsibility of being a performer, and what life is really like a judge on the nation's favourite television show. KEY TAKEAWAYS Performers are not just masters of their craft in a technical sense, but also in an emotional sense. We learn to leave our emotional states at the side of the stage and step into a new way of feeling and thinking. Becoming the best in one's field is a test of our resilience, passion and determination. Obstacles and challenges are lessons and make us stronger. Debate still rages about what is more important in a dancer's toolbox. Technical prowess, or heart, passion and belief in what we do. A dance career is an ongoing apprenticeship, all the way from the beginning, until we reach the higher echelons of success. Not only do we learn about dance, but about life, and how the important lessons come through failure, not success. BEST MOMENTS ‘We can have the worst things going on in our lives, but when we have to go on stage, the “ON" button goes on‘ - 3:14 ‘It took many years of bumps and swimming upstream' - 8:55 'There's no such thing as the perfect dancer, but any true dancer must have a huge heart and be prepared to reveal it‘ - 11:55 ‘You win, you lose. You learn the most when you lose' - 38:32  VALUABLE RESOURCES Shirley Ballas Twitter - https://twitter.com/ShirleyBallas Shirley Ballas Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shirleyballas/?hl=en Shirley Ballas: Behind The Sequins (Amazon)   An Evening With Kevin And Joanne Clifton - www.kevinandjoanne.com The Kevin Clifton Show - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-kevin-clifton-show/id1475650764 ABOUT THE HOST   Kevin Clifton is a professional dancer who has been performing & competing at the highest level for over a decade. Kevin has worked on shows like 'Burn the floor' & 'Rock of Ages' to 'Strictly Come Dancing' one of the biggest TV shows in the UK which Kevin won in 2018.    CONTACT METHOD Kevin Clifton Instagram Kevin Clifton Facebook Kevin Clifton YouTube             See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas left home at 14 years old to pursue her dream in professional dancing. At just 16 she set off travelling for the first time in her life to compete in latin and ballroom dancing across the world. Shirley discusses the backstage realities of travelling the world as a young dancer and how it has shaped her as a person today. Plus, Shirley gives us the details of her glamorous stay at The Shangri-La Hotel at The Shard in London, thanks to Trending Travel. | Produced by AudioBox | CONNECT WITH US: instagram & twitter- @weareaudiobox | info@weareaudiobox.com

This week on the show we welcome friends from the world of television, film, music and literature.AC/DC's Brian Johnson and Angus Young discuss their brand new single 'Shot In The Dark'.Claudia Winkleman lets us into her love letter to life ‘Quite'.Scottish literary legend Ian Rankin chats about his new Inspector John Rebus-starring book, ‘A Song For The Dark Times'.And Spice Girl Mel C tells us about her new self titled solo album.Plus Craig Revel Horwood, Shirley Ballas, Corey Taylor and Rupert Everett.You can catch Chris and the team live weekdays 6:30am-10am on Virgin Radio UK and on Sundays from 10 am.Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to hear the highlights every week.Brian Johnson and Angus Young - 00:38Claudia Winkleman - 07:11Ian Rankin - 14:06Mel C - 21:37Craig Revel Horwood - 28:41Shirley Ballas - 34:53Corey Taylor - 41:03Rupert Everett - 47:53 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Strictly Come Dancing Head Judge Shirley Ballas describes her approach as fun, firm, feisty but fair. As one of the couples comes ever closer to raising this year's glitter-ball trophy she talks about her own background in dance, dismisses the “curse” of Strictly and explains why she thinks the show has such appeal to young, old and everyone in between.Sarah Jenkins, who recently won the BBC Proms Inspire competition for young composers, talks about her new piece, inspired by the winter solstice. And the Sun Stood Still is being premiered by the BBC Concert Orchestra at the Southbank Centre on 5 December and broadcast live on BBC Radio 3. The current criticisms aimed at National Theatre Wales, that neither their productions nor their casts are Welsh enough, echo the criticisms that the National Theatre of Scotland faced a few years ago. Joyce McMillan, theatre critic for The Scotsman, and Dr Emma Schofield, associate editor of Wales Art Review discuss what it means to be a national theatre.Presenter: Stig Abell Producer: Julian May