Strictly’s Shirley Ballas suffers injury after falling down the stairs
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Shirley Ballas revealed she sprained her wrist while joking around with two of her pals. The Strictly Come Dancing judge decided to slide down the stairs on a rug but it ended in disaster.
Taking to Instagram today, Shirley, 62, shared a video with an ice pack on her hand as she mused over the incident.
“I sprained my hand coming down on the magic carpet with this one,” as she panned the camera across to her pal Nathan.
She went on: “It was a beautiful ride but yes I have sprained my wrist coming down on my tummy.”
The BBC favourite explained she performed the stunt for a TikTok video but resulted in an injury.
“So watch out for the TikTok video since I’m a bit of a daredevil and I’ll try anything,” Shirley chuckled.
“And this one,” she mused, pointing to her other pal, Sam, “he filmed it.”
The Strictly judge also took to Twitter and shared a sweet photo alongside her pals as they popped out for a meal.
She tweeted: “Thank you for the memories. Ten years of living together. Re United after four years. Even though I sprained my wrist on the magic carpet for tik tok @Alanate11.”
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Shirley has been spending some downtime in the US catching up with friends and her son Mark.
The Strictly took to the picture-sharing site and penned a heartfelt farewell message to him.
It comes after he announced his departure from Dancing With The Stars – the US version of Strictly.
Mark has spent the last 16 years competing on Dancing With the Stars, which is the USA’s answer to Strictly.
He was partnered with TikTok star, Charli D’Amelio, and the two’s scintillating performances were recognised when they were crowned season 31 winners.
But this week he confirmed he is retiring from the show.
Reacting to the news on Instagram, Shirley said she was “sad but excited”.
She said: “Although I’m sad to see my son retire from @dancingwiththestars I’m excited to see the next chapter of his life. Hang on to your hat and buckle up as it will be quite the ride.
“I’m proud of you Mark. A lifetime of memories. Congratulations on all your achievements. Three times mirror ball winner and 11 time finalist. Looking forward to the next chapter.
“I’m happy I was there in Vegas to see the last dance with @charlidamelio. What a team. Love you Mark. Your heart shines so very brightly. Xxx @markballas”.
Fans were quick to comment on Shirley’s heartwarming post.
Sharon said: “He, along with Derek, are by far the best choreographers that have come out of DWTS. His season with Charlie was the best!!! X”
Cath said: “Super talented family, and you seem like the loveliest people x”.
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