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Shirley Ballas on struggling with her self-esteem and having ‘all sorts’ done

The Strictly Come Dancing judge said she is learning to be less guarded while on the show.

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Shirley Ballas

Shirley Ballas said she has struggled with her self-esteem all of her life and revealed she has “done all sorts” to feel more confident about herself.

The Strictly Come Dancing head judge spoke to Prima magazine about how she is learning to be less guarded and show more of her personality while on the show so she can connect with the audience.

The professional dancer and choreographer, 61, has spent the last few weeks undergoing tests after fans spotted a lump under her arm during an online video, but she recently confirmed the test results so far looked “absolutely fine”.

Shirley Ballas treatment
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Ballas told Prima magazine: “I have struggled with my self-esteem all my life.