BBC Strictly Come Dancing head judge Shirley - one of the four judges used by the programme - spoke out on the Radio Times Podcast and said the comments were made six weeks after she gave birth.

Bobby Brazier has opened up about his partnership with Strictly Come Dancing's Dianne Buswell and admits that he's not setting his sights on finding a girlfriend any time soon

Strictly Come Dancing fans were delighted with his return to the ballroom following his exit due to partner Amanda Abbington stepping down.

The judge received a standing ovation at the Philharmonic Hall

The BBC EastEnders star opened up on his close bond with the pro dancer in a brand-new interview ahead of Blackpool week this coming Saturday and Sunday.

Ahead of the annual Blackpool special, the BBC have released what the seven remaining couples will be dancing to at the legendary Tower Ballroom. 

The Sherlock star reportedly turned down the chance to return for the Strictly finale

The head judge on the BBC Show said she just 'accepted' the comment which came just weeks after she gave birth

Strictly Come Dancing's Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola were branded the 'most beautiful couple' by former contestant, Amanda Abbington, who appeared to confirm the pair were dating

STRICTLY Come Dancing star Bobby Brazier has done nothing to dampen down speculation of a romance between him and Dianne Buswell – calling her “my Juliet”. The EastEnders&nbs…

Strictly Come Dancing judge tells Radio Times Podcast comments were made six weeks after she gave birth

Strictly Come Dancing's Shirley Ballas has opened up about returning to dancing six weeks after having a baby, revealing she received some cruel criticism, which she just 'accepted'

Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas has spoken about harsh comments she received

Strictly Come Dancing's Bobby Brazier has revealed the heartbreaking reason why he doesn't miss his late mum and Big Brother star Jade Goody following her tragic death aged 27

With the hit show already more than half-way through, here is when to expect one Strictly star to claim the Glitterball Trophy.

Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola are spending every day except Sunday dancing from 9am until 6pm, and Ellie says she wouldn't have been able to do the gruelling routine three weeks ago

The Channel 4 News presenter was the seventh celebrity to leave the BBC One dance contest over the weekend

The dance left her co-stars, celebrity pals and fans emotional last week as she revealed she'd finished chemotherapy