BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Shirley Ballas shares new name after big family news
manchestereveningnews.co.ukShirley Ballas has gotten herself a new name as she reacted to some big family news. The Strictly Come Dancing star reshared a post from her son, Mark Ballas, confirming the arrival of his first child, making her a grandmother for the first time.
Mark, a dancer who has appeared on Dancing with the Stars, the American version of the BBC One dance contest, confirmed on Wednesday (December 6) that he had welcomed a baby with wife Brittany Jean Carlson last month. "Welcome to Earth my son," Mark started the caption of a social media post featuring a photo of the family holding hands.
Confirming his baby boy's name and birthdate, he added: "Banksi Wylde Ballas 11 / 5 / 23." READ MORE: BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Vito Coppola declares 'I'm in love' as hidden message to Ellie Leach uncovered READ MORE: Read more of today's top stories from the Manchester Evening News As well as congratulating the happy couple, Shirley also received a message of support from her fellow Strictly judge Motsi Mabuse, with the star writing: “Congratulations mom & dad .
Wishing you all the best !!! @shirleyballas congratulations Shirley." And the new grandmother left a bit of time before reacting to the news but taking to her Instagram Story on Wednesday evening, the Strictly head judge reshared her son's post and simply said: "@markballas @bcjean How so very beautiful.
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