Strictly’s Shirley Ballas reveals truth behind facelift after cruel comments

Shirley Ballas, the head judge of Strictly Come Dancing, furiously denies rumors that she’s had “four face lifts,” and details the procedures she’s undergone.

Shirley Ballas has revealed the cosmetic procedures she’s had amidst speculation over “four face lifts”. The Strictly Come Dancing head judge has never shied away from discussing her life and procedures and her latest interview is no different.

During an appearance on ITV’s Good Morning Britain, the Wirral-born dancer and TV star was questioned about her youthful glow, with show anchor Richard Madeley praising Shirley’s appearance.

Shirley, 65, said she has no trouble having tweakments because older people frequently experience “sun spots” as they age. Although there was speculation recently that the star had undergone a number of facelifts, she quickly assured the public that this wasn’t the case.

“Negin,” she said, adding that “for anyone at home, I have not had a facelift” as many people reported last week “We can see you’ve had about four face lifts”! When asked what procedures she had, Shirley responded, “Negin heats the collagen, it keeps the face a little tight and lifted.

“And also gets rid of any spots, like when you get older, you sometimes get little sun spots or whatever – clears it all! Along with the Abashe treatment I use, it keeps the skin clean.” Just last week, Shirley revealed to the Mirror she’d been undergoing treatment and felt 20 years younger.

However, the treatment has its drawbacks, which include Dr. Johanna Ward’s use of NeoGen nitrogen plasma, which cost an incredible £4, 675. I have never undergone any surgical facelifts. You can tell I have no scars or stitches, she said to us.

In order to appear on-screen at her best, Shirley began her treatments last year in advance of the 2024 season of Strictly. She has been treated with six NeoGen nitrogen plasma treatments since the start of this year, though. She said, “I never imagined that my self-esteem would be the same as it is now.” I was anxious about my appearance going to decline once I reached the age of 60. I started researching all the different treatments that one can use because I had dark blotches on my skin, my skin looked worn out, and my jowls were beginning to fall.

She notices a “fresh face” in the mirror and has noticed a “massive difference” because of a “more defined jawline” before removing all the spots on her face.

My forehead is not a mark, they say. Additionally, my neck appears much better. She said, “I mean, I think that’s impressive.” The treatments cost from £2 to 750 for three treatments. Extras include custom Zenii collagen drinks that are served twice daily and can add up to £400.

Elsewhere during her Good Morning Britain interview, Shirley addressed the ongoing scandals surrounding Strictly. Susanna Reid asked: “When you are there at the show recording, are you under a sense of responsibility because of the scandal that’s hit Strictly? Do you even consider it?

You’ve got the problem with Thomas Skinner, of course, but there are other scandals as well, or is there a completely different planet with sequins and sparkles and no touch to the sides?

It doesn’t touch the sides, Shirley responded politely. For me, it’s baubles, bangles, and beads. I maintain my lane. From the tip of your toes to the top of your head, I’m there to give you a critique. coordination, synchronicity, and a lovely personality. I avoid getting involved in anything.

Moving away from the topic, Shirley said: “We do have the best professionals in the world and they are all doing their very, very best when they’re working throughout the week. I’m sure that the final four or three is going to be off the chart.”

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Taylor Swift returns to cinemas and gets her own 24/7 radio station ahead of new album

Prior to the release of her upcoming album, “The Life Of A Showgirl,” radio station “SiriusXM” will launch a 24-hour station called “Taylor’s Channel 13.” The station plays nonstop songs from all eras.

Taylor Swift’s concert film is returning to cinemas across the globe ahead of her much anticipated twelfth studio album The Life Of A Showgirl, which will be released on October 3.

Swift announced that the album’s launch will be accompanied with an 89-minute theatrical experience for fans across the globe. The screening will include the world premiere of her upcoming single’s music video The Fate of Ophelia and behind-the-scenes footage.

The film will show reflections from the singer-songwriter on her new album and brand new lyric videos, as reported by Bang Showbiz.

Along with the theatrical release, SiriusXM will also be launching a 24/7 Taylor Swift station known as “Taylor’s Channel 13”. For the next few weeks the radio station will be playing tracks from all of the artist’s discography.

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It will “showcase every era of her music,” according to the station, and it will run until October 19. Once every two hours, the station will play the entire album in full and uninterrupted mode once every two hours.

“Taylor Swift continues to not only dominate the music world, but also every aspect of pop culture,” SiriusXm’s president and chief content officer Scott Greenstein said. “Her chart-topping, award-winning songs resonate with every generation of listeners, and we are thrilled to deliver our subscribers a place to celebrate their fandom and the new album with the launch of Taylor’s Channel 13.”

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Taylor has been steadfastly supported by SiriusXM from the beginning of her career and a champion of her talent, he continued. Fans of all eras of her legendary career can now connect with her on a new level with The Channel, where they can hear her music from every season, and celebrate “The Life of a Showgirl” in a special way on SiriusXM.

Taylor Swift has broken many records and her upcoming album became the most pre-saved album in Spotify history, announced by the platform’s Instagram and X accounts. On the New Heights podcast, hosted by her fiance and NFL player Travis Kelce alongside his brother NFL player Jason Kelce she shared: “This is the record I’ve been wanting to make for a very long time.”

Many people have tweeted their reactions to the channel’s news. One X user exclaimed, “Just downloaded Sirius XM just for Taylor Swift.” Another chimed in, saying, “Listened to it all day!!!”

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When is the availability of Taylor Swift’s 24-hour radio station?

The 24/7 radio station hosted by Taylor Swift was launched on September 20 and will continue until October 19. Once every two hours, once every two hours, the new album will be played in full and uninterrupted until October 3.

Would you be a Taylor Swift fan on the go at all times? In the comments section below, let us know.

Where is Taylor Swift’s 24-hour radio station available?

Taylor Swift’s radio station can be listened to on Sirius XM’s Channel 13 or can be exclusively listened to via the SiriusXM app here.

What time is the Taylor Swift concert film available?

According to AMC Theatres Distribution, the concert film can be watched from October 3 through October 5 in 2025 for “one weekend only.” For US screenings, the price is $12 (before any additional online booking fees). Although the UK and Ireland prices are not yet confirmed, they are scheduled to be released today.

Where can I watch the Taylor Swift concert film?

Following cinemas in the UK and Ireland will be showing the concert film:

  • Odeon
  • Vue
  • Cineworld
  • Omniplex
  • Picturehouse

Checking local listings for other regional theaters and cinemas is advised. Tickets are scheduled to go on sale starting today (September 23).

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Strictly fans are ‘obsessed’ with Jowita Przystal’s chocolate brown suit from Lorraine

Appearing on Lorraine with her new dance partner Ross King, Strictly pro Jowita Przystal wowed fans in a chocolate brown tailored suit

Strictly Come Dancing is back for another year, and with another series comes a whole new round of looks. And we’re not just talking about on the dancefloor.

As much as we love the glitz and the glam of the costumes every week, sometimes the celebs and dancers ‘ off-stage looks can be just as stylish.

And Strictly pro Jowita Przystal’s most recent outfit is no exception. Appearing on Lorraine with her new celebrity partner for the year, Ross King, Jowita was sporting a chic chocolate brown suit, and we’ve tracked down exactly where it’s from.

The suit in question is from Nobody’s Child, with the Chocolate Brown Double Breasted Relaxed Blazer priced at £120 and the matching Chocolate Brown Jax Tailored Crepe Trousers, priced at £85. The tailored trousers are flying off the virtual shelves right now, but the Brown Pleated Wide Leg Trousers are a great alternative.

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Chocolate brown is one of the biggest colour trends of the moment, and is will be all over high streets this autumn, so it’s no surprise to see that Strictly fans have been loving Jowita’s rich brown look. Filling her Instagram comments with praise, one comment wrote: “obsessed with your brown co ord”, while a second added: “You look amazing”.

You can’t go wrong with having a smart tailored suit in your wardrobe, and this Nobody’s Child one is such a versatile addition to your autumn looks, whether styling it for the office, post-work dinners or winter events.

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The best part about a co-ord is that you can create so many different outfits from it. Wear the pieces together or separately to create a more casual appearance.

Sam Thompson jokes Pete Wicks is a ‘predator’ as new relationship drama unfolds

Sam Thompson isn’t afraid to mock his best pal Pete Wicks in front of thousands of fans, with the Made In Chelsea star dubbing his friend a ‘predator’ on stage over the weekend

Sam Thompson has poked fun at his pal Pete Wicks’ colourful love life as the former TOWIE star seemingly gets involved in another relationship drama.

Over the weekend, The Only Way Is Essex favourite Pete was spotted sharing passionate kisses with a mystery woman just days before seemingly confirming his relationship with Jowita Przystal.

The reality TV star had long fuelled speculation about a romance with Jowita following their pairing on Strictly Come Dancing last year.

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Jowita made an unexpected appearance at London’s O2 Arena during Pete’s Staying Relevant podcast show with best mate Sam on Friday night – locking lips with the Essex heartthrob live on stage. The pair executed a dance routine they had planned for the Strictly final, sharing three passionate kisses throughout the performance.

During the show, Sam mocked his best pal for his chequered dating history. The Made In Chelsea dubbed his friend a “predator” while running around the stage with T-rex arms, telling fans inside The O2: “Do you know what tames Pete Wicks? Fags and booze.”

But, according to the Daily Mail, Sam turned sincere when he told the audience: “This year has been up and down for me as most of you will probably know but Pete is the most supportive friend you could ever ask for.”

Pete, who dated Maura Higgins briefly before splitting earlier this year, has reportedly been dating his Strictly partner Jowita “for a few weeks” after growing close to the dancer and their friendship blossoming into “something more”.

However, mere days prior to their steamy display, Pete enjoyed an intimate evening with an unidentified blonde at The Maine Mayfair in London.

He was caught kissing the woman, with a witness claiming they appeared “very intimate and really giddy”. A fellow diner revealed they witnessed the duo rock up at approximately 8:30pm, and at one stage during the evening, the pair vanished for roughly 15 minutes.

They told the Sun, who have obtained the photographs: “They didn’t really eat. It was more about intimacy than dinner – they just kept snogging. I think they thought they had the place to themselves.”

The witness said staff gave them space whilst they “kissed like teenagers”. The observer noted there were “lots of leftovers” when they left the posh eatery at 11pm.

Pete had also posted a snap from the evening on his Instagram, confessing: “This week coming up may be the end of me,” beside a glass of wine.

After Pete and Jowita’s performance on Friday evening, she shared a message with her followers which featured a lovely tribute to the reality personality.

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She wrote: “I’m still buzzing after last night performance… and to be honest I feel absolutely speechless. But just wanted to say for now thank you @stayingrelevantpodcast for including me in your legendary one night only, you always make me feel like I’m part of the family.”

In a personal message to Pete, she continued: “And last but not least @p_wicks01 for making my dream come true. Had the best night ever. More to come, J.”

Strictly’s Thomas Skinner dealt major blow as ‘household brand take legal action’

Strictly Come Dancing star Thomas Skinner has allegedly been hit with legal action by household brand Bosch, after he expressed plans to release a homeware collection

Thomas Skinner has been dealt a huge blow by a very famous household brand, it has been reported. The Strictly Come Dancing star is known for his phrase “Bosh” and had even hoped to launch a homeware collection, consisting of bedding and candles, linked to his phrase.

But the top electrical firm, Bosch, has allegedly stopped this, feeling that Thomas’ phrase was extremely similar to their brand name, which is attached to everyday items such as washing machines, televisions, dishwashers, vacuums, and spare parts.

It’s claimed that lawyers for the German company have now forced Thomas to change the name linked to his homeware collection. Thomas often uses the phrase “Bosh” on his various social media platforms and said it while he appeared on BBC’s The Apprentice in 2019, where he finished in ninth place alongside Marianne Rawlins.

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“Thomas has huge plans for the Bosh name and wanted to attribute the name to a number of hustles,” a source said. They went on to add: “But as his profile and social media following grew, Bosch got wind of it and put their lawyers on the case.”

“A names tribunal forced Thomas to back down, and he was powerless to stop it,” they continued to The Sun. Skinner, 34, is currently appearing on Strictly Come Dancing and is paired with Amy Dowden, but has attracted his fair share of controversy since he was announced for the flagship entertainment programme.

Most recently, he admitted to cheating on his wife Sinead, just weeks after the pair said “I do”. The businessman met with a woman at a pub when she offered him “cosmetic slimming treatments” before they engaged in a two-week fling back in May 2022.

He later said that his wife and children are the best thing to have happened to him, leaving him filled with guilt after cheating with Amy-Lucy O’Rourke. “I’m so lucky she forgave me,” he said of his wife. Thomas went on to add: “It was the worst thing I’ve ever had to do. It was terrible, I’m a very, very open book, and I don’t hide anything from my wife. She was obviously distraught, upset.”

Prior to his admission, he sparked controversy due to his friendship with American Vice President JD Vance, with whom he dined while Vance was holidaying in the UK with his family. Speaking about the backlash he has faced, Thomas penned on X, formerly known as Twitter: “Life ain’t easy. I’ve been kicked down an called every name under the sun recently and probably some of it I deserve, as yes I ain’t always right.

“But since I got invited to have a BBQ with JD Vance….its gone crazy. Certain people are doing everythin they can to ruin me. Mainly Faceless accounts givin it large and abusing me, hypocrites making everything political. Now I see people are fumin that I’m on Strictly…. and the funny thing is that the majority of them got ‘be kind’ wrote in their bios. You couldn’t make it up.”

He went on to state that he “won’t be cancelled” nor bring harm to himself, which he claims some people have wished. Thomas went on to type: “I’m still here. I’m still standin. Trust me when I say this; I am stronger than people think. Every insult, every lie, every attack….it don’t break me, it builds me stronger.”

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The Mirror has approached representatives for Thomas and Bosch for comment.

M&S shoppers can bag 1kg boxes of luxury chocolate worth £35 for £19 with money-saving deal

Customers have discovered a way to purchase £35 worth of luxurious Belgian chocolate for a fraction of the price even though Marks &amp, Spencer’s “better than Quality Street” tin may not be able to be purchased online.

It may only be September, but Christmas chocolate is already flooding the supermarkets. Marks and Spencer has released a tin of sweet treats that’s been hailed as “better than” Quality Street.

Marks and Spencer’s new Big Mix contains 1.2kg of flavoured chocolates wrapped in colourful foils, similar to the classic Quality Street selection tin, which for many is a Christmas staple. The hefty 1.2kg tin includes an assortment of salted caramel, coffee truffle, strawberry crème and caramel fudge chocolates, among other flavours.

Although the £12 Big Mix tin is currently unavailable online, we’ve discovered a promotion that offers customers the chance to purchase even more luxurious chocolate for less than £35. It is obvious why The Belgian Chocolate Gift is such a hit that it has over 780 five-star reviews.

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Nearly a kilogram of Belgian chocolate is available at The Belgian Chocolate Gift. Milk, dark, and white chocolate truffles are included in the letterbox hamper, as are M&amp, S’s coveted Belgian Cocoa Dusted Chocolate Truffles.

Ideal for tea and coffee lovers, the set includes a Belgian Chocolate Biscuit Selection and Belgian Marquess Biscuits. To round off the gift, M&S has added almost 200g of its popular Belgian Chocolatier Classics, reports the Manchester Evening News.

By using TopCashback, bargain hunters can save up to £15 on The Belgian Chocolate Gift.

The money-saving platform is providing a complimentary £15 sign-up bonus to new M&amp, S customers and new website members along with cashback that is added to your account and is made available for withdrawal.

This lowers the price of the chocolate gift set by £19.42. Simply click this exclusive link to make a purchase.

Additionally, the gift set includes a nominated delivery service that is free, which increases the value of the item even further.

The Nestlé Kitkat and Friends Big Biscuit Box is currently priced at £17.49, down from £24. Meanwhile, Amazon has reduced the price of the company by nearly 30%. The bars include 69 KitKat, Blue Riband, and Toffee Crisp.

The Everything Luxe Sleekster proves to be a wise choice for chocolate enthusiasts, and Hotel Chocolat continues to be one of their favorites. It costs £44.95 and comes with 44 of the brand’s signature chocolates, including gin-infused treats and champagne truffles.

The Belgian Chocolate Gift, meanwhile, received a respectable 4.7% out of 5 out of 940 reviews at Marks and Spencer.

A satisfied customer praised the “good selection of chocolates and biscuits.” The presentation and selection of chocolates and biscuits delighted my mother.

Another wrote, “Bought as a birthday present for my elderly brother, who is a chocoholic, and he was delighted with the numerous assortment of goodies.” Highly recommended for this item since this is my second purchase.

One customer wrote, “There are lots of delicious chocolate treats at Christmas.” delivered on time, beautifully packaged, and decorated with a ribbon.

Not all reviews, however, were positive. Due to the size of the bag, one customer wrote, “I was quite disappointed with this. A large bag with lots of chocolate rattling around. Have replaced the bag with something less big. Better to box these, I suppose.

Another customer praised their most recent purchase from Marks and Spencer, saying, “I had some vouchers, so I just got this for my son and me. It is so luxurious. It would make a truly amazing gift. The selection is excellent, and the quality is excellent.

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How do I make a claim on the £19.42 M&amp, S Belgian chocolate gift set:

    New users of the TopCashback website create accounts.

  • Marks & Spencer can be found online by clicking “Get Cashback Now.”
  • As usual, go shopping and checking out.
  • The cashback will then be tracked and shown in your TopCashback account.