Shirley Ballas, the head judge of the BBC One show Strictly Come Dancing, had to take drastic measures to ensure her safety after being stalked by Kyle Shaw, as revealed in court. Shaw, 37, admitted to stalking the 64-year-old star for over six years, causing her serious harm or distress. The court also heard that Shaw was in possession of cannabis during this time. Despite the guilty plea, Shaw was granted conditional bail and is set to be sentenced on 1 April.
Throughout the stalking period, Shaw relentlessly attempted to contact Ballas, even posting about her on social media and sharing an image of her home. He also tried to reach out to her family, friends, and colleagues, closely monitored her online presence, and made plans to attend her book tour. These actions had a significant impact on Ballas’s daily life, prompting her to enhance security measures, relocate her mother to a different residence, and make changes to her social and work schedules.
Despite the seriousness of the case, Judge Gary Woodhall warned Shaw of the potential for an immediate custodial sentence and ordered a pre-sentence report. Ballas, who hails from Wallasey, Wirral, has been a prominent figure on Strictly Come Dancing since 2017, boasting an impressive dancing career that includes numerous championship titles. She retired from competitive dancing in 1996, but continues to shine as a judge on the popular TV show
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