27 minutes | Thursday, 17 September 2026
Strictly Come Dancing legends Shirley Ballas and Ore Oduba reveal what really happens behind the scenes of television’s biggest show. From surviving severe online hate and high-stakes audition blunders to navigating intense imposter syndrome, Shirley and Ore share the emotional lows, career pivots, and life-changing moments that come with performing in front of 14 million people. We're Talking Strictly Come Dancing!
(00:00) Intro(01:13) Ore's Strictly Journey and Finding Himself Through Dance
(12:13) How Shirley Became a Strictly Judge
(17:42) Why Strictly Became a National Phenomenon
(19:22) How Shirley Feels About Strictly's Critics
(21:19) Why Shirley Loves Being Part of Strictly
(22:55) The Celebrity Shirley Would Love to See on Strictly
(23:40) The Most Surprising Strictly Contestants
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