THE JUDGES
Casting a critical eye over the celebrities’ performances once again will be the judges, led, of course, by Shirley Ballas.
‘Being a judge on Strictly Come Dancing is such a joy and an honour for me,’ says Shirley. ‘I can’t wait to be back at the studio waving my paddle. Every year the wonderful production team surpass themselves, and I know they have some brilliant plans in store for 2022. I’m so excited to get started.’
Sitting alongside Shirley on the judging panel will be Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse and long-serving professional dancer Anton Du Beke, who impressed viewers when he filled in for Bruno Tonioli last year and has now been confirmed as a regular judge on the show.
‘Woohoo – this is brilliant news!’ cheers Anton. ‘Everyone knows how much I absolutely love the show, and I’m delighted to be continuing as a regular judge. And I get to make the final again – now I know how Giovanni Pernice feels!’