Shirley Ballas reveals 'pompous' comment from Strictly pro led to rift View 4 Images

Legendary Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas delivered some scathing remarks about a former professional dancer who she believes harboured ambitions for a judging role.

Shirley secured the head judge position, taking over from departing Len Goodman, in 2017 following a rigorous selection procedure.

In her autobiography titled Best Foot Forward, Shirley revealed how New Zealand dancer Brendan Cole had "expressed some scepticism" about her capabilities before she succeeded Len.

Shirley penned: "When [It Takes Two] host Zoe Ball asked him if all the pros were going to be 'desperate to impress' me, he pompously fired back that it was me who should be looking to impress them because they'd all

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