Strictly's head judge Shirley Ballas at the centre of fix row
Strictly Come Dancing's head judge Shirley Ballas has found herself at the centre of a 'fix' row as her close relationship with celebrity contestant Dani Dyer has been revealed.

TL;DR
- Strictly Come Dancing's head judge Shirley Ballas is at the center of a 'fix' row due to her close relationship with contestant Dani Dyer.
- Ballas and Dyer bonded while climbing Mount Kilimanjaro together in 2019 for Comic Relief.
- Some professional dancers are concerned Shirley may favor Dani due to their shared history.
- The show is also facing criticism as nine out of fifteen celebrities reportedly have past dance or performance experience.
- Celebrities with prior experience include Dani Dyer, Lawrence Robb, Cach Mercer, Lacey Turner, and others.
- Five new professional dancers have been announced for the upcoming series.