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Comfort Eating with Grace Dent

S5 E2: Shirley Ballas, dancer

Oct 3, 2023
Dance legend Shirley Ballas joins Grace to chat all things comfort eating. From wedding buffets to steamy backstage rendezvous, they reminisce about school dinners, favorite treats, and indulging in coffee cake. Shirley also shares stories about her upbringing, meeting Corky Ballas, and her happiness at her family's success.
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  • Shirley Ballas shares her love for comfort foods, especially coffee cake with whipped cream.
  • Shirley Ballas reflects on her personal struggles, including the loss of her brother to suicide.

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Career in Dance and Comfort Foods

Shirley Ballas, the head judge on BBC One's competition Strictly Come Dancing, shares insights into her career in dance. She recounts her passion for dancing, her early training, and the sacrifices she made to achieve success. Shirley discusses the comfort foods that have been a part of her life, including her favorite snack: coffee cake with whipped cream.

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