Strictly Come Dancing's Shirley Ballas shares secret health battle that 'no-one wants to talk about'

Much-loved Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas appeared on Monday's Loose Women and opened up about her health struggle that 'so many women suffer from, but is considered taboo'

Strictly Come Dancing's Shirley Ballas has opened up about a secret health battle that has left her suffering for years.

The head judge, 64, joined the Loose Women on Monday (November 18) and spoke about her struggle with bladder leaks that have left her not "drinking while in the studio".

Shirley has become an ambassador for a campaign promoting pelvic floor exercises while encouraging women to seek help when experiencing leaks after she was advised not to talk about the issue when she was younger.

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