‘It’s a family show, not a political agenda!’ Strictly judge Shirley Ballas insists ‘it’s a 99.9% NO’ that Boris Johnson’s fiancée Carrie Symonds is signing up to the show
Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas has blasted claims that Boris Johnson’s fiancée Carrie Symonds is being eyed by bosses to sign up for the show.
The dancer, 60, appeared on This Morning on Tuesday and was asked by Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby about the rumours, as she insisted it is a ‘99.9% no’ that she will sign up: ‘It’s a family show, not a political agenda!’
Last week, insiders claimed that Strictly bosses are keen to sign ‘the most glamorous woman in politics’ for this year’s show ahead of its autumn launch, yet Shirley put the claims firmly to bed during her appearance on the magazine show.
No! Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas has blasted claims that Boris Johnson’s fiancée Carrie Symonds is being eyed by bosses to sign up for the show
In her typical wild style, Shirley gave a cheeky response to the question as she stood up and performed a dance before quashing the claims.
Phillip simply stated: ‘Here’s that rumour knocked on the head then!’
Initial reports stated that producers are believed to be convinced that Carrie, 33, will proved a hit with their viewers due to public interest in her life.
The alleged offer comes amid reports of her and PM Boris’ controversial £200,000 flat refurb. It is claimed Boris took a £58,000 Tory party loan to complete the renovations, of which they are allowed £30,000 of public money per year.
Not Carrie-ing on the rumour: Last week, insiders claimed that Strictly bosses are keen to sign ‘the most glamorous woman in politics’ for this year’s show ahead of its autumn launch, yet Shirley put the claims firmly to bed (Carrie pictured in 2019)
Whispers: Last week, insiders claimed that Strictly bosses are keen to sign ‘the most glamorous woman in politics’ for this year’s show ahead of its autumn launch (Boris and Carrie last year)
A source told The Sun: ‘BBC bosses plan their line-up from the start of the year and Carrie was one of the earliest names on their list.
‘Strictly has become the No1 show for political figures and Carrie is one of the biggest names — not only as Boris’ better half but as a campaigner and activist…
‘The offer to take part in the series is there if she wants to take it, her name has been in the mix for a while and she’d be a brilliant contestant if she chose to take part.’
MailOnline contacted representatives for Carrie at the time for further comment.
Wow! In her typical wild style, Shirley gave a cheeky response to the question as she stood up and performed a dance before quashing the claims
Carrie’s glamorous and likeable persona would no doubt prove a hit with viewers and bosses are reportedly hoping she will be keen to sign on.
Shirley appeared on This Morning to discuss her show, An Evening with Shirley Ballas: ‘I am extremely excited, want it to be a fun, out there evening… I don’t want to just sit down and talk, Want audience to ask questions, no questions is off limits!
‘I’m going to put my Latin shoes back on, do a bit of cha cha cha, with be an absolutely spectacular evening’.
The Shirley Show! Shirley appeared on This Morning to discuss her show, An Evening with Shirley Ballas: ‘I am extremely excited, want it to be a fun, out there evening… I don’t want to just sit down and talk, Want audience to ask questions, no questions is off limits!’