Strictly Come Dancing viewers are convinced a popular judge is quitting the show after they claim to have spotted a “telling sign”.
Strictly viewers fear the judge is going to leave (stock image) (Image: BBC)
Television viewers are convinced a long-standing member of the Strictly family is set to quit the show. Strictly Come Dancing fans have voiced their anxieties following a video released this week, with many making very similar predictions.
It follows footage shared on It Takes Two honouring the judge, who has been part of the programme for a full decade, with viewers now fretting over their future on the show. Speculation has been mounting across social media, with many believing they will leave the show pretty soon.
This isn’t the first time their future on the show has been addressed either. Previously, the judge broke their silence on what the future could hold.
It comes as a tribute was paid to Shirley Ballas, 66, on It Takes Two to mark her 10 years on the show. However, certain viewers felt it hinted that she could be preparing to bow out.
One social media user wrote: “Shirley ‘I’ll be on Strictly til the day I die or the day they kick me off it’. Ok, Shirley is definitely going isn’t she?”
Another replied: “Love her on the show as a judge. It was just an anniversary celebration. Well deserved that too.”
A third said: “She’s going to leave Strictly this year and go to Dancing With The Stars. That’s what I think is going to happen.”
Meanwhile, a different social media user posted: “Why does this feel like an exit interview for Shirley? #ItTakesTwo.”
Someone else remarked: “I said exactly the same thing!” One more also added: “Was literally just thinking that.”
Shirley previously appeared on Dancing With The Stars (stock image) (Image: Getty)
Following the special moment, Shirley wrote on Instagram to discuss her experiences on the programme. She thanked Strictly for “the most beautiful, unexpected surprise”, posting: “10 years on what I truly believe is the very best show on television.
“All those years ago, I walked into a world of television that was completely unfamiliar to me and little did I know what was in store. To all the boys and girls on the show, thank you for your incredibly kind and touching words.
“You have no idea how much they mean to me. We share something very special, and I feel so incredibly fortunate to have been part of your journeys. I am proud of you all, I only ever want you all to do your best and I hope you know how much love and admiration I have for each and every one of you.
“To the Strictly fans, thank you from the bottom of my heart for your messages, your kindness and your support. I never take it for granted.
“In a world that can sometimes be so quick to focus on negativity, your love and positivity shines so very brightly. Please know that every message and every kind word means more than you will ever realise.”
She continued: “And then my boy, @markballas. I cannot believe you managed to sneak yourself into that VT without me knowing. You caught your mother completely off guard and I don’t think you realise just how much that moment meant to me.
“No matter how many years pass, you will always be my greatest pride and joy. I am so very grateful that I get to call Strictly part of my life. Thank you.”
Numerous followers in the comments section admitted they initially believed she was departing when they first watched the footage. Some confessed they “panicked” thinking she was bidding farewell.
According to Shirley, however, this is far from the case. Responding in the comments, she stated: “I’ll be with my paddles for as long as I’m invited.”