Strictly's head judge Shirley Ballas at the centre of fix row

Strictly Come Dancing is embroiled in a ‘fix’ row due to head judge Shirley Ballas’s pre-existing close relationship with celebrity contestant Dani Dyer, stemming from a shared Mount Kilimanjaro climb. Further controversy arises as reports indicate that nine out of fifteen contestants possess prior dance or performance experience, potentially giving them an advantage. The article details several celebrities with various levels of past training and performance background, alongside news of new professional dancers joining the show.

• Strictly Come Dancing’s head judge Shirley Ballas is at the center of a ‘fix’ row due to her close relationship with contestant Dani Dyer.
• Ballas and Dyer bonded while climbing Mount Kilimanjaro together in 2019 for Comic Relief.
• Some professional dancers are concerned Shirley may favor Dani due to their shared history.
• The show is also facing criticism as nine out of fifteen celebrities reportedly have past dance or performance experience.
• Celebrities with prior experience include Dani Dyer, Lawrence Robb, Cach Mercer, Lacey Turner, and others.
• Five new professional dancers have been announced for the upcoming series.
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