Shirley Ballas says she’s completely exhausted amid Strictly scandals
Shirley Ballas has admitted she’s ‘absolutely exhausted’ amid the ongoing Strictly Come Dancing scandals.
The head judge, 63, has continued to show support for fellow judge Anton Du Beke and axed professional dancer Giovanni Pernice throughout the misconduct probe.
Anton, 58, is the fourth star named to have ‘raised concerns’ over a resurfaced historic row and alleged ‘1970s-style behaviour’ with former Strictly dance partner Laila Rouass.
Giovanni, 33, was the first star in the probe after his former partner Amanda Abbington claimed his ‘intense’ and ‘full-on’ training style left her with PTSD.
And as more and more celebrities call out their former pro partners, it appears Shirley is drained from the many scandals coming out.
Shirley Ballas, 63, has admitted she’s ‘absolutely exhausted’ amid the ongoing Strictly Come Dancing scandals
The head judge has continued to show support for fellow judge Anton Du Beke and axed professional dancer Giovanni Pernice throughout the misconduct probe
Taking to Instagram, she said: ‘Hey everybody, so I’m having my revitalise drip. I’ve been on the road now for over two weeks.
‘I’m absolutely exhausted so this always gives me that bounce in my step again and helps me to feel so much better.
‘So I’m truly grateful that I am able to do this while I’m in New York and get a pimp in my step.’
It comes after Anton was seen for the first time since being dragged into the Strictly Come Dancing misconduct scandal.
He reduced contestant Laila, who is of Indian and Moroccan descent, to tears during the 2009 series when he jokingly told her she ‘looked like a P***’ after a spray tan, with the comments resurfacing this week.
Anton apologised to Laila at the time and admitted he felt ‘stupid’ and ’embarrassed’ by his comments to the actress, with the duo making amends a few weeks later.
On Saturday, Anton dressed casually as he arrived at Venue Cymru in Llandudno, north Wales, for his tour date with ex Strictly professional Giovanni Pernice, 33.
Giovanni himself is currently suspended while a BBC probe is underway over claims of off-camera misconduct made by Amanda Abbington, 50, and two other former celebrity partners, with Anton throwing his support behind the dancer.
Anton, 58, is the fourth star named to have ‘raised concerns’ over a resurfaced historic row and alleged ‘1970s-style behaviour’ with former Strictly dance partner Laila Rouass
Giovanni was the first star in the probe after his former partner Amanda Abbington claimed his ‘intense’ and ‘full-on’ training style left her with PTSD
And as more and more celebrities call out their former pro partners , it appears Shirley is drained from the many scandals coming out
She said: ‘Hey everybody, so I’m having my revitalise drip. I’ve been on the road now for over two weeks. ‘I’m absolutely exhausted so this always gives me that bounce in my step again and helps me to feel so much better’
The judge reduced contestant Laila Rouass (pictured) to tears during the 2009 series when he jokingly told her she ‘looked like a P***’ after her spray tan, with the comments resurfacing
It comes after Anton was seen for first time since being dragged into the Strictly Come Dancing misconduct scandal on Saturday
As well as Giovanni, professional dancer Graziano Di Prima, 30, was axed from the show this week and later apologised for hitting and kicking his celebrity partner Zara McDermott, 27, during rehearsals last year.
Anton’s wife Hannah shared a heartfelt message to Anton alongside snaps of his six-year-old twins George and Henrietta.
She penned: ‘Happy birthday darling Anton Du Beke George, Ra Ra and I couldn’t love you more and can’t wait to celebrate when we’re all together! We will ring soon for a serenade…. Brace yourself for Granny! Happy birthday my darling. I love you. ❤️’
Reposting her message, he wrote: ‘What a perfect message to start my birthday morning. Thank you @hannah_du_beke. Can’t wait to celebrate with you all on Monday. Love you so much.’
Anton joined the BBC dancing show for its first series back in 2004.
He then became part of the judging panel in 2019 when Bruno Tonioli left.
