RUMOR: Shirley Ballas To Replace Len Goodman As Strictly Come Dancing Judge??
The Sun is reporting Shirley Ballas is a favorite to replace Len Goodman on Strictly Come Dancing. Wow, how awesome if true? If it’s true, maybe she will also replace him on Dancing With The Stars when he retires from our version? One can only hope. Many of us have wanted her on the Judging panel for years. Let us know what you think….
DANCING queen Shirley Ballas is the favourite to replace Strictly’s Len Goodman after dazzling bosses at a secret screen test.
The Brit — a former judge on American version Dancing with the Stars — was a “complete natural” during auditions, a source said.
She even outshone job rivals, show favourites Anton Du Beke and Brendan Cole, who also tried out.
Sources said producers are keen for a woman to join the panel alongside old hands Darcey Bussell, Bruno Tonioli and Craig Revel Horwood.
Last week’s try-outs at the Strictly studios in Elstree, Herts, also saw turns from ex-pro Karen Hardy and Ireland’s Dancing with the Stars judges Loraine Barry and Brian Redmond.
Chief Strictly choreographer Jason Gilkison screen-tested too.
More at The Sun (though please ignore all the gossipy stuff).
I love Shirley Ballas!! She taught many a DWTS Pro & likely Strictly Pros as well! She’d be perfect!
Luv Shirley Ballas!!! I, also, wonder if she’d take over Len’s position on the American version-that would be a dream!!! ???
Incidentally was it The Sun who was just reporting that Kristina Rihanoff was, reportedly, hopping on a plane to come work for DWTS America starting next season? And Len advised her to do it? Thought I read the rumor on Twitter….? Gotta luv gossip LOL
Would love to see her replace CAI as I am SO over the consistently inconsistent lift police and her sometimes nonsensical critiques. But I would love Shirley as a judge no matter who she’s replacing!
I love Shirley Ballas. I don’t think she would deal with TPTB crap manipulation and is too classy for DWTS. I could see her on Strictly.
Also, don’t know how good a Carrieann, Shirley, Julianne, Bruno panel would me.
There is something so appropriate about LEN, his age, resume, knowledge. I’d like to see someone similar to Len maybe from Ireland or Australia, come in to replace him.
I’m confused. Why is The Sun writing that she is a “former judge on the American version DWTS”?
Am I suffering from an early onset of dementia? Cause I don’t remember her ever appearing as a judge on DWTS except in my dreams.
I’ve been hoping for this for years! She would be a wonderful addition and a credible one, at that, as well!!!!
Love SCD. Love Shirley. It’s like a Reese’s cup. Two of my favorites combined!
I also the British gossip rags mention that Kristina Rihanoff is moving to LA for DWTS. I’m not sure what new things she would have to offer DWTS, the show seems pretty filled to the gills already with blonde girls.
Love her. Hope this for a long long time.
Kristina on DwtS… not very excited about it… =P
Think Aliona is more DwtS material, but who I really pray to be on DwtS is Oti. Just love what she had done with Danny.
Who I wanted for decades was Vicent and Flavia, and of course, Pasha and Anya. Why Pasha and Anya never have been on DwtS troupe at last? They are amazing.