Shirley Ballas
Shirley Annette Ballas (née Rich, formerly Stopford; born 6 September 1960) is an English dancer and television personality. She specialises in the International Latin division, where she won several championship titles which earned her the nickname "the Queen of Latin". In 2017, Ballas was appointed head judge on the BBC One dancing competition show Strictly Come Dancing.
8
Series
1,036
Dances judged
8,015
Total points awarded
7.74
Average score (10)
211
10s awarded
20.4%*
% of scores that were a 10
2 (x2)*
Lowest score
54*
Perfect scores (40)
Shirley's scores for dance styles
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| # | Style | Dances judged | Total points | Av. score (10) | 10s awarded | Lowest score (& times awarded) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | American Smooth | 81 | 626 | 7.73 | 19 | 3 (x 2) |
| 2 | Argentine Tango | 34 | 301 | 8.85 | 13 | 6 (x 1) |
| 3 | Cha Cha Cha | 90 | 591 | 6.57 | 3 | 3 (x 3) |
| 4 | Charleston | 71 | 596 | 8.39 | 28 | 3 (x 1) |
| 5 | Couple's Choice | 65 | 599 | 9.22 | 36 | 6 (x 1) |
| 6 | Foxtrot | 58 | 426 | 7.34 | 4 | 4 (x 4) |
| 7 | Jive | 83 | 600 | 7.23 | 11 | 3 (x 1) |
| 8 | Paso Doble | 77 | 596 | 7.74 | 15 | 2 (x 1) |
| 9 | Quickstep | 88 | 692 | 7.86 | 16 | 5 (x 6) |
| 10 | Rumba | 47 | 362 | 7.70 | 7 | 3 (x 1) |
| 11 | Salsa | 56 | 447 | 7.98 | 9 | 4 (x 1) |
| 12 | Samba | 78 | 563 | 7.22 | 9 | 3 (x 1) |
| 13 | Showdance | 28 | 274 | 9.79 | 23 | 8 (x 1) |
| 14 | Tango | 69 | 489 | 7.09 | 2 | 2 (x 1) |
| 15 | Viennese Waltz | 66 | 509 | 7.71 | 8 | 5 (x 5) |
| 16 | Waltz | 45 | 344 | 7.64 | 8 | 4 (x 2) |