FOXTROTING OFF?

Shirley Ballas might be ditching Strictly and heading to America

PANTYLINER ambassador Shirley is reportedly heading to America to work with her son on Dancing With The Stars.

Key Points

  • Rumors suggest Shirley could join Dancing With The Stars' judging panel in the United States.
  • Talk intensifies amid her annual hints about leaving Strictly and social media trolling.
  • Reports mention potential on-screen reunion with son Mark Ballas on the US show.
By PQ Staff
PublishedFebruary 13, 2026 1:07 PM
UpdatedFebruary 14, 2026 3:50 AM
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SHIRLEY – who famously teamed up with Always Discreet in a bid to break the taboo around bladder leaks and, constantly complains that she’s being trolled on social media while hinting that every year on Strictly might be her last – has sparked speculation she’s quitting the BBC ballroom series…

…and heading to America to appear on Dancing With The Stars taking for a new role on the stateside panel – alongside her sexy son Mark Ballas.

Let’s bring back Darcy Buss Buss.

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