During her seven Series in the role of head judge, is it true that Shirley awards a ten earlier than the other judges? Our 2022 research showed her then to be the most generous judge with a 10 paddle – but is this still true today, and if not, who has overtaken her as Strictly’s most magnanimous judge?

Every new professional dancer on Strictly wants to make a good early impression, and one of the easiest ways to do so is to receive a 10 from one (or more) of the judges. So which Pro took the fewest number of routines to receive their first ever 10?