Strictly Come Dancing decide Shirley Ballas has taken to social media to share that she’s at present ‘getting in form’ forward of the 2025 collection of the BBC One dance present
Shirley Ballas has shared together with her followers that she’s “getting in form” for the upcoming collection of Strictly Come Dancing, following a tantalising teaser about her return. She’s going to resume her function as the top decide on the BBC One dance competitors when the 2025 collection begins subsequent month, becoming a member of fellow judges Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke.
The skilled line-up for this yr was confirmed again in April, together with hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman. Dancers Amy Dowden, Nadiya Bychkova, Karen Hauer, Nikita Kuzmin, Neil Jones, Gorka Marquez and Luba Mushtuk are all set to return for the 2025 collection.
Additionally gracing the ballroom ground as soon as once more this yr will likely be Dianne Buswell, Katya Jones, Jowita Przystal, Johannes Radebe, Michelle Tsiakkas, Aljaž Škorjanec, Kai Widdrington, Nancy Xu, Carlos Gu, Lauren Oakley and Vito Coppola and two newbies.
Whereas preparations are at present in full swing, with celebrities filming their VTs for the launch present {and professional} dancers pre-recording group numbers for the upcoming collection, the judging panel has a bit extra respiration house earlier than returning to motion.
As for Shirley, she’s disclosed that she’s at present on a juicing retreat, sharing glimpses from her sunny Portuguese getaway on Instagram. In a recent {photograph}, the ‘Queen of Latin’ was pictured poolside in her swimwear, absorbing the rays.
She captioned the picture: “A financial institution vacation effectively spent at @juicemasterretreats … off to an amazing begin. Thanks @jasonvale, it is one of the best place on earth. Getting in form for the season forward @bbcstrictly.”
The compliments poured in thick and quick. Strictly 2025 contestant Vicky Pattison commented: “Trying fab woman.”
Final yr’s finalist and actress Sarah Hadland gushed: “The legs,” while Tasha Ghouri responded: “You look wonderful!”
One follower wrote: “You all the time look improbable! Beautiful to see you enjoyable.”
One other posted: “You look wonderful! I hope you are feeling relaxed. Cannot watch for subsequent month when Strictly is again!” Another person added: “Trying improbable and Strictly prepared!”
The BBC present additionally revealed that two new skilled dancers could be becoming a member of the ranks: Alexis Warr, champion of So You Suppose You Can Dance, and Julian Caillon from Australia’s Dancing With The Stars, reviews the Manchester Night Information.
Earlier this month, it appeared the superstar line-up for Strictly 2025 was finalised. Nevertheless, final Thursday (August 21), it was introduced that Recreation of Thrones actor Kristian Nairn needed to withdraw.
Shortly after, Lewis Cope – greatest recognized for his function as Nicky Milligan in ITV’s Emmerdale – was confirmed as Kristian’s substitute, rounding off the superstar line-up for Strictly 2025 as soon as extra.
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