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Shirley Ballas Taken to Hospital After Fall as Scans Clear Skull Fracture

Tests found no skull fracture, prompting a brief rest.

Overview

  • Shirley Ballas said she fell backwards at home and hit her head on a glass dressing table before being taken for a precautionary brain scan.
  • Doctors told the 65-year-old Strictly Come Dancing head judge she was "very lucky," with outlets reporting no skull fracture and only minor injuries.
  • She told fans she will rest for a few days to help her neck and back recover.
  • Ballas thanked fellow professional Barbara McColl for securing an emergency appointment and her ex-husband Sammy Stopford for taking her to hospital and staying with her.
  • The Strictly live tour is scheduled to begin next week with 30 shows through February 15, and there has been no announcement about any change to her role.