Strictly judge Shirley Ballas sparks concern as she’s ill in bed days before live show
ok.co.ukStrictly's head judge Shirley Ballas sent fans into panic when she revealed she was ill in bed after returning from a trip to Rome.The 63-year-old ballroom legend said she suspected she'd picked up a bug on her holiday but was hoping a bit of rest would see her fighting fit in time for Saturday night's show.The Queen of Latin luckily had her devoted mum Audrey, 86, on hand to take care of her, bringing her some comfort food to her sick bed.
Filming herself in a dark room wearing a dressing gown in bed, Shirley revealed she was using her resting time wisely - researching "the best air fryers". “What a difference a day makes," she said. "So, back from Rome where it was busy, lots of people and then in the studio because we are running up to the Royal Albert Hall international championships. “And yes I think I have caught something.
So not very well today, not in work. Want to rest and make sure I’m ready for Strictly on Saturday.” Keeping herself busy, the dance icon asked fans to help her with a bit of online shopping by recommending the best air fryer to buy.
She revealed she'd been told by a cheeky friend that "my mum and I wouldn't burn our bacon and our roasties as often if we had an air fryer, so help me out".
Read more on ok.co.uk