Overview

• Ballas told publications she applied to the invitation-only dating app Raya but was not accepted, calling the decision "rude."
• She said she is not in a hurry to date and is focusing on her son Mark, her grandson Banksi and preparations for Strictly Come Dancing.
• The 65-year-old split from fiancé Danny Taylor in November 2024 after six years together, later saying some issues made the relationship too difficult.
• Ballas has served as Strictly's head judge since 2017 and is set to return for the new series.
• BBC has confirmed the 2025 lineup, which includes Ellie Goldstein, George Clarke and Dani Dyer, with the series scheduled to launch on September 20.