Shirley Ballas
@ShirleyBallas
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Official Twitter account. Global coach for dancers around the world. Head Judge on @BBCStrictly. President @ISTDdance ✨ Management: @AshleyVallance @InterTalent
Joined August 2009
What extremely sad news this morning. As I came off Good Morning Britain I heard of the passing of my dearest friend Len Goodman. My past teacher, a dance legend and a true gentlemen. He was a shining star in the ballroom that everyone loved. ❤️ …
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Where did you find this clip. Trip down memory lane @bbcstrictly.
.@ShirleyBallas is such a phonemonal dancer, #Strictly really couldn't have anyone else better as head judge xxx #ShirleyBallas
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Congratulations to @HamzaYassin3 and Jowita. @bbcstrictly Champions 2022. A beautiful partnership that shone so brightly throughout the series. Just marvellous. Thank you all for tuning in and loving our show. Xxx love you all. #strictly #final #champions
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My thoughts and prayers are with @Aj11Ace @CurtisPritchard the world has become a dangerous place , my heart is heavy for this family @bbcstrictly send strength and love. X.
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I’m very saddened to hear the devastating news about this beautiful human being this morning. 💔 Robin Windsor… kind, gracious, gentle and extremely hard working. A wonderful dancer, true gentleman, good soul & so very young. You will be missed by so many. Rest in Peace. Xx
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Champions 🏆 #Strictly … congratulations @chrismccausland @dbuzz6589 for your outstanding win last night. I am in awe of you both and feel honoured that all our paths have crossed. Judging you each week has been a privilege. Huge congratulations. What a final. X
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Last night on the @TheBplTower Ballroom floor 🔥 Thank you @pernicegiovann1 for samba-ing with me. I loooved it. Please tune in tonight 7:20pm @bbcstrictly for the results. Have a wonderful Sunday everyone Xx #Strictly #samba #dance
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Super proud of my boys @MarkBallas @derekhough ❤️🔥 … huge congratulations on this phenomenal Argentine Tango. I’ve never seen anything so special in all my time. I can’t stop watching… enjoy. X @officialdwts #dwts
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In the excitement of @bbcstrictly returning to Blackpool tonight, I found these photos of me dancing at the Tower Ballroom almost 50 years. Wow. What memories. Have you ever danced at Blackpool? Xx #throwback #ballroom #dance #strictly
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My dearest Len Goodman. Where do I start. I’m in awe of you, not only as my past teacher, but also for all the years of service you have given to @dancingwiththestars and @bbcstrictly …
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I love this I was sent today. After all the negative people and such nasty disgusting comments I received ,I post this for anyone out there who has to deal with nasty people. Be kind caring and loving. I live by that. HATE is an awful trait.
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A huge congratulations Ellie & Vito 🤍🥂🤍 … the @bbcstrictly champions for 2023. ✨ Well done to all our marvellous finalists. You were all OUTSTANDING and you should be all so proud. Well done to the whole class of 2023 too. Be proud of your achievements …
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Let’s face the music and dance… with @TheAntonDuBeke ❤️💃🏻 A warm up before last nights show. Marvellous Xx . @bbcstrictly #strictly #ballroom #dance
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I said I wanted to be lifted by the ankles… so @TheAntonDuBeke and I made it happen, with a little bit of training from @TylerWestt. 😲😂. Representing all the mature women. 118 years between Anton and I. We can still do it. Xx @SCD_Live_Tour #strictly #strictlytour #lift
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Well, there you go. I was Rat! 🐀🎤 . What a journey @MaskedSingerUK. Having never sang in my life I was so very out of my comfort zone but oh my I had a BLAST. Thank you to the whole team for this opportunity. Hope you all loved Rat just as much as I did. ❤️ #MaskedSingerUK
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Sending strength and love to my beautiful friend @dowden_amy. You are an example of pure resilience. Nanny and I love you very much. See you soon my lovely kind hearted beautiful friend. Big hugs. Xxx #hugs #love
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Have you still not defrosted that freezer of yours. You said you where doing it week 3 lol.
@ShirleyBallas I would rather defrost my freezer than watch that crap.
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Well all done for another year. What a spectacular final.The public has spoken with their choice Well done Ellie and Vito and to all finalists. Who did you all vote for ? #StrictlyComeDancing
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I have received many apologies over the weekend regarding hurtful messages I’ve received on social media. All apologies are accepted and from now on let’s all respect each other and enjoy the show. Love to you all ❤️.
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Missing my boy so much @MarkBallas we talk daily but I miss those hugs, Now with the new variant who knows when Mark and I will see eachother again over two years and no hug. My heart hurts for everyone who can not see their loved ones due to this awful pandemic. Sad
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So deserved! Massive congratulations to @mrjoemcfadden and @Mrs_katjones @bbcstrictly 2017 winners! 🏆 #Strictly
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I am feeling blessed to share that my biopsy results have come back all clear - there is no cancer present ♥️ . Thank you to you all for your well wishes. I’m urging all women to take their mammograms, smear tests or in fact any appointment. We must ALL get our body MOTs. Xx
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Thank you all for helping pick my outfit. Majority liked the bright pink. It was so comfortable for @bbcstrictly I loved the color. My new hair style I also liked. Different makeup too. @SvenBayerbach hair @janeburstow makeup @alexandriastylist clothes
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A huge congratulations to @pernicegiovann1 @RoseAylingEllis @jojo_radebe and john. What an amazing final full of hope and promise. Brilliant performances all round. Iconic , ground breaking and inspiring. To all who took part well done. I’m sad it’s over.
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“I'm right and you're wrong, I'm big and you're small, and there's nothing you can do about it.” - Mrs Trunchball 💪🏻 #Strictly. Heading to the Ballroom … enjoy the show. X
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I have total respect for the viewers opinions. Millions voted and everyone has their favorites. For me they all danced simply brilliant. A huge congratulations to our winners. All our finalists and to all who took part. I’m waking up feeling happy. Have a beautiful day.
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Thank you @LilNasX for stopping to chat it was simply lovely. Lunch in town with my mum. You never know who you will bump into. @bbcstrictly
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Paddles at the ready … did someone say 8th series ? 💃🏻🪩. @bbcstrictly feeling extremely grateful to be back behind the desk. Ahhh it’s going to be spectacular. Who’s looking forward to the new series ? ✨🫶🏼♥️ Xx
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Dancing with @TheAntonDuBeke again. Wow, just magical. ✨ Love love love it. Tune in tonight, 7pm @bbcstrictly. It’s going to be a fabulous show Xx #Strictly
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Did you all enjoy strictly,, who did you love the most ?.I thought so many of them could take this title even at week 1, who will it be. ??@bbcstrictly
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£1.50 I think but not too sure. Xxx lol.
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I bumped into @arlenephillips who choreographed @TheCherShowUK performing on @bbcstrictly. She booked @markballas for ‘We Will Rock You’ when he was 21, at the time DWTS call came in. She encouraged Mark to take the dancing job. Grateful forever. A truly wonderful lady Xx
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As I move into Christmas I have time to relax, reflect and take trips down memory lane. And this memory, dancing with the one and only Nikolai Voronovich, came up on my timeline. What a special moment. My Mum was there to watch too. It was a delight she could be there. Enjoy ❤️
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Tip of the week , how to slip you standing foot and where does the flick start in JIVE . Also addressing the ball change. enjoy x. Thank you always for the wonderful support.
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Millions of people enjoy it. Particularly all the young children after all it’s about family and the majority love it. Thanks for tuning in.
@ShirleyBallas Please stop the judges dressing up adds no value to the show.
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Dancing a rumba earlier with my gorgeous @MOTSI_MABUSE. Love and laughter all the time with her. Beautiful. ❤️ . Now, are you all ready for tonight’s @bbcstrictly Musicals special? See you at 8pm on BBC One. Xxx #strictly #dance #rumba #latin #fun
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I’m so excited for @bbcstrictly and @TheBplTower my home of dancing for over 50 years of my career. Who will be at the top? Who will crack under pressure? Who will go home? All down to you my friends. #vote
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To my fans, management, family and friends thank you for your love and support during my debut at #Strictly and thank you all for helping me on this awesome journey. Xx
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Hysterical , computers went down , well that's live tv , amazing show this evening. @DarceyOfficial @BrunoTonioli @CraigRevHorwood great team. Thank you to all who tuned in. X @bbcstrictly
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There it is. The @TheBplTower 🗼 Are you all excited for @bbcstrictly tomorrow? We are finally returning to the iconic ballroom. It’s going to be amazing. I can’t wait Xx #strictly
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A friendship spanning 35 years. What a wonderful time on tour lots and lots of laughs. @TheAntonDuBeke
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10 .3 million people watched last night. Thank you to every one who watched. I believe it was a great show very entertaining. @bbcstrictly let me know your thoughts. X.
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A dance throwback to start the week. For all the loyal fans who love dance. This is for you. Looking back at some of my competitive dances. Rumba, Samba, Jive, Paso Doble. I’m sure you can all recognise which is which. Memories. Dance is my life. ❤️ #throwback #dance #memories
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Are we all ready for tonight. @bbcstrictly it’s going to be full of snap crackle and pop. Everyone doing their best. #strictlykindness let’s be good to one another. Enjoy. Let me know your thoughts. Hugs to all.
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Happy 86th birthday to my queen. ❤️ my mum, my best friend, my everything. The most hardworking mother in my eyes. I wouldn’t be where I am today without her. She is my hero and my inspiration. Love you to the moon and back Mum. Xxx
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And this is the beautiful young man we raised. Congratulations @MarkBallas @charlidamelio a photo can speak a thousand words. I’m proud of the man you have become. #son #polite #ladiesfirst
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Happy birthday to the King of the Ballroom @TheAntonDuBeke ♥️ … you true superstar. Miss you lots. Very excited to see you soon and dance across that floor again @bbcstrictly. Have a beautiful day with those you love. x
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Welcome to my Saturday Strictly room whilst I'm getting ready. Did you all enjoy the show. Who was your favorite couple ??. @bbcstrictly @TessDaly @ClaudiaWinkle @BrunoTonioli @DarceyOfficial @CraigRevHorwood we all had a blast
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Warming up in Blackpool with a Waltz. Thank you @Kaiwidd for dancing with me. @AlderHeyCharity To all the little boys and girls, this Waltz is for you. Your Christmas pjs are keeping me comfy during rehearsals. Love you all lots and lots. @bbcstrictly 7:45pm tonight Xx #Strictly
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Thrilled to welcome the fabulous @MOTSI_MABUSE to the @bbcstrictly family. What exciting news! We are going to have a ball, and you’re going to love every second xxx ❤️.
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I love this lady. Kind honest and funny. It’s great to share time with her every week @MOTSI_MABUSE one of a kind soul. X @bbcstrictly
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No dear this is what happens WHEN YOU DONT VOTE. Full stop the end. Enjoy the rest of the show.
@bbcstrictly THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU OVERMARK WILL MELLOR AND HAMZA YASSIN AND YOU UNDERMARK MOLLY RAINFORD AND FLEUR EAST!.
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Reminding myself how important it is to be a strong woman. We took this photo in Blackpool @bbcstrictly. To all ladies, be confident, believe, love yourself and never doubt your abilities. Never let anyone tell you that you can’t. You never know where life can take you. Xxx
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Wow 20 years of @bbcstrictly 🔥 and it’s just getting better and better every year I feel. When did you start watching ? Are you looking forward to another series later this year ? 🪩✨ Ahhhh exciting. X
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When @TheAntonDuBeke picks you up and tangos with you. 🔥 Wow. My dream. Who is ready for tonight’s show? It’s going to be spectacular Xx #strictly
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In a spin with @TheAntonDuBeke ❤️ oh yes it’s time to jive. Ahhh get ready for tonight’s show… it’s looking fantastic. Xxx @bbcstrictly
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Let's spin into Thursday morning as we get close to the weekend for @bbcstrictly spooky Halloween #Halloween2018 who is ready for the show already. ??
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Jess. Hate is such a strong word. Love is much better. Kindness caring. After all you don’t even know me. Have a great day and let’s spread good things in the world and be an example to our children.
Heard someone mention Strictly Come Dancing and suddenly remembered how much I hate Shirley Ballas. I need to calm down 😂.
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Today I get to see my mum the most beautiful soul ever. I'm tired and travelled out so I'll get some love and TLC from her can't wait. Make the most of every day. Hugs to all who need one. #hugs
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When you come home and, after 13 years of not celebrating Christmas due to David’s passing, Mummy puts up Christmas in November so I can enjoy. That's why my Mum is epic ❤️🎄
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Wonderful show tonight. Oh my goodness everyone put their best food forward. Did you all vote ? Who are your favorites ? @bbcstrictly I’m in awe
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Remember everyone is fighting their own battles. It's okay not to be okay. #WorldMentalHealthDay #WMHD17
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Missing these wonderful friends already. @bbcstrictly.
These people have made the last couple of months so special. @bbcstrictly was a dream-come-true, doing it on the 70th anniversary of the #NHS was an honour & dancing with @jmanrara was the best. Now @SCD_Live_Tour has finished & I have a huge smile. on to the next challenge 🥰
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Wonderful evening @bbcstrictly everyone put their best foot forward ,, the energy in the room was electric. Who where your favorites tonight ??
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The making of Rat 🐀❤️🎤 @MaskedSingerUK … from the very first singing lesson, becoming Rat for the first time, singing with a box on my head, to being unmasked … join me on the journey. 😂 enjoy. Xx . #MaskedSingerUK
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Thank you to all who tune in to this amazing show @bbcstrictly it is the He best show on earth for the family. Hugs to all.
✨ Last night Strictly had a huge peak of 11.3 million viewers with an audience share of 48.6% and an average of 10.2 million people watching ✨.
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Final Ready 🤍 @bbcstrictly here we go… for one final time this series we’re all heading down to the ballroom. 🪩✨. Who will take home the glitterball trophy ? That is in your hands. Pick up the phone and vote. Enjoy the show. Xx
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Goodnight all. What a wonderful evening it was everyone did their very best. I was having a stretch lol when this pick was taken. Rest well. @bbcstrictly who did you vote for ?
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Taking care of myself at @juicemaster retreat after struggling all my life with weight issues. I’ve constantly had people tell me I needed to be thinner & that I had to look a certain way. But turning 63 in September & going into my 7th @bbcstrictly I feel good in my own skin ❤️
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Judging at @RoyalAlbertHall for the prestigious Open to the World International Championships. It is an honour to be selected to adjudicate. Hair and makeup by @janeburstow.Dress: Catherine Walker London. Isn’t it beautiful ❤️. #dance #judging #dress
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This is it. The grand final of @bbcstrictly 2022. 🪩✨ Who will take home the glitterball? Good luck to all our finalists. Thank you to you all for the support throughout the series. Please enjoy and remember to vote. The winner is down to you. Xxx #strictly
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Did you all enjoy a night at the movies? @bbcstrictly what a show. I couldn’t believe it. Get voting and save your favourites. Ahhhh. Xxxxx ❤️ #strictly . Thank you Alex, Jane and Sven for working their movie magic on this look. Xx
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I get to spend this beautiful Mothers Day Sunday with my Mother. There will be many people out there that will not be able too for many reasons. I send an extra hug to you. Feeling Blessed. X
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Hi Neil. Thank you for your message. We as judges are only to guide in the final. We have no say on who will win. It is completely and utterly down to the public vote. So I say pick up that phone Neil and vote as that is what counts. Enjoy the show and have a beautiful day Xxx.
@ShirleyBallas @bbcstrictly Not me as you and your judges have already decided who will win! A professional, dancing with a professional!!.
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Ok all, it’s time to chose a hairstyle! Shall we have straight or curly hair tonight on @bbcstrictly? You choose ❤️ #Strictly
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I am so excited and over the moon to announce that I will be joining the judging panel on @BBCstrictly!
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It’s the final day of @bbcstrictly! Wishing the four couples the best of luck 🏆 A massive thank you to you all for your support, especially @shirleyftdarcey, it has been an incredible, magical journey ❤️
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How was the semi final ? Who did you vote for ? It was so emotional and beautiful in the studio. Lots of love to all x @bbcstrictly
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Another results show @bbcstrictly ❤️ did you agree with the result ? It’s always hard to see someone leave our beautiful show. Hope you enjoyed. Next week is Halloween . oh my gosh who will I go as? #strictly
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Running into the Christmas holidays like … 😂 @pernicegiovann1 always fun dancing with you. No matter the dance we do lol ❤️ share if it made you laugh. #strictly #fun #laughter #dance @derekhough @hayleyerbert
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Looking promising so far. Lots of great announcements. Who are excited for ? ♥️✨
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Skyathlon …. complete 🙏🏻 @theCALMzone . Over coming my fear of heights has been the most challenging thing I have ever done in my entire life. But if I have saved even just one persons life by raising awareness then my job has been done. ❤️ .
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@ShadeGrey4 @ShadeGrey4. Unfortunately the useless little bitch Shirley Ballas is still here. Sorry. @MarkBallas @BCJean @bbcstrictly @DancingABC.
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Good morning how is everyone doing after their Christmas dinners?? I’m back in panto and I feel my dinner lol. Have a wonderful Boxing Day. Hugs to all.
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Walking in our final shows with the boys @TheAntonDuBeke @CraigRevHorwood . It’s been a blast. @SCD_Live_Tour ❤️ X
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