Mark has previously spoken out with praise for his mum, particularly when she landed the role of head judge on Strictly. Posting on Facebook at the time, he wrote: "I am beyond proud of my mother for ...

The Strictly Come Dancing head judge was married to American ballroom dancer Corky Ballas from 1985 to 2007, and they shared ...

Strictly Come Dancing head judge Shirley Ballas has opened up on the 'dark times' in her life as well as a health battle she suffered in silence for years ...

Shirley Ballas has opened up about her life away from the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom, revealing her darkest days and the ...

Strictly fans all look forward to head judge Shirley Ballas gracing their TV screens every Saturday night – but the ballroom ...

Strictly Come Dancing head judge Shirley Ballas' second marriage to Corky ended in divorce after he embarked on a relationship with one of his dance students ...

EXCLUSIVE: Strictly Come Dancing fans were left fuming after Shayne Ward's dramatic exit last weekend but professional ...

Shirley, now 64, tied the knot with American ballroom dancer Corky back in 1985 following the conclusion of her first marriage to Sammy Stopford. The pair settled in Houston, USA, and welcomed their ...

Shirley Ballas, head judge of Strictly Come ... The pair settled in Houston, USA, and welcomed their son, Mark Ballas, who subsequently turned professional on Dancing With the Stars.

Shirley gave birth to her son Mark Ballas - now a three-times Dancing with the Stars champion in the US - in 1986, not long after tying the knot with his father and fellow dance prodigy ...

Shirley was previously married to Texas-born Corky, whom she met at a dance competition in Canada in 1982. The couple welcomed their son, Mark Ballas, in 1986 but ultimately separated in 2007 ...