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Shirley Ballas leaned in for a passionate kiss with boyfriend Daniel Taylor, 48, when she arrived at her hotel in Blackpool on Saturday.
The Strictly Come Dancing head judge, 63, sat on the PDA with her beau before posing excitedly for snaps as she prepared for her stay ahead of the latest live show.
The BBC show is making its long-awaited return to Blackpool Tower’s iconic ballroom this Saturday, having been unable to film at the historic site the previous year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Kiss kiss: Shirley Ballas leaned in for a passionate kiss with boyfriend Daniel Taylor, 48, when she arrived at her hotel in Blackpool on Saturday
Hosted by Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, the hit competition returns to Blackpool for the first time in three years after the competition scrapped the seaside town’s dazzling annual extravaganza amid the coronavirus pandemic.
And Shirley was clearly delighted at the prospect as she put on a beaming smile as her belongings were unloaded from the car.
However, she found herself distracted when she stopped for a kiss and cuddle with her partner outside the venue.
The happy couple were seen with their arms wrapped around each other before they were seemingly distracted by a member of staff unloading the boot.
Excited: The Strictly Come Dancing main judge, 63, packed on the PDA with her beau before she excitedly posed for snaps as she prepared for her stay ahead of the latest live show
The Queen of Latin opted for a smart/casual ensemble before getting glam for the evening, in a light blue cardigan worn over a white shirt.
She added black skinny jeans and black ankle boots to her look, and Shirley carried her essentials in a large handbag.
Meanwhile, Daniel looked good in a navy blue shirt paired with a light blue shirt.
Last month, Shirley revealed that her beau Daniel bought her an engagement ring, but hasn’t proposed yet.
Finally: The BBC show is making its long-awaited return to Blackpool Tower’s iconic ballroom this Saturday after being unable to film at the historic venue due to the coronavirus pandemic
Can’t wait: and Shirley was clearly thrilled at the prospect as she flashed a beaming smile as her belongings were unloaded from the car
Loved up: However, she found herself distracted when she stopped for a kiss and cuddle with her partner outside the venue
Just the two of us: The couple couldn’t keep their hands off each other as they rocked to their accommodation
Who is this? The happy couple were seen with their arms around each other before they were seemingly distracted by a member of staff unloading the boot
The Strictly judge joked in a new interview that she always “push” him to get down on one knee, but that he’s told her he’ll “do it when he’s ready.”
Shirley and Daniel – who have 13 years between them – first went public with her relationship in March 2019 after meeting panto in November 2018.
Earlier this month, Dianne Buswell defended Shirley after Strictly Come Dancing fans criticized the head judge for calling her by the wrong name on a recent show.
All mine: Shirley and Daniel put on a beloved show when they arrived at the property
Hello: The couple was seen with an employee helping with their bags
The ballroom pro, 33, took to Instagram to reveal that the blunder did not offend her, as she begged her followers to stop “bullying” her co-star.
She wrote in full: ‘First of all thank you so much guys for all the support during our dance last night. It’s been a tough week, but I’m always amazed at Tyler’s hard work and dedication [West] brings every week.
Another point I want to raise is that I’ve seen a lot of hateful comments directed at Shirley for simply adding an a to the end of my name, which doesn’t offend me, but it does upset me. is that someone is being bullied online.
Style: The Queen of Latin opted for a smart/casual ensemble before getting glam for the evening, in a light blue cardigan worn over a white shirt
Beaming: Shirley couldn’t get the smile off her face ahead of the show’s Blackpool special
Her Look: She added black skinny jeans and black ankle boots to her look, while Shirley carried her essentials in a large handbag
We are all human and we do our best. Let’s all be kind to each other and not belittle each other. Thanks again for all your positive messages, it really means a lot to all of us.”
Dianne added in her caption, “A gentle reminder to please be nice guys ❤️ I don’t think we realize how some comments can affect us no matter how strong we are as people. ❤️☺️ #friendly.’
During Saturday’s episode, Shirley came under fire from viewers after calling the show’s professional dancer Dianne by the wrong name.
Dressed Up: Meanwhile, Daniel looked good in a navy blue shirt paired with a light blue shirt
Wedding Bells: Last month, Shirley revealed that her beau Daniel bought her an engagement ring, but hasn’t proposed yet
Despite the pair working together on the BBC show for the past five years, Shirley, 62, used the wrong name while criticizing Dianne’s dance with her celebrity partner Tyler.
While reviewing the pair’s Viennese waltz to Seal’s I’ve Been Loving You Too Long, Shirley dubbed Dianne “Diana,” prompting fans to call out the show judge on social media.
Strictly Come Dancing continues on Saturday at 7.45pm on BBC One.
Romance: Shirley and Daniel – who have 13 years between them – first went public with her relationship in March 2019 after meeting panto in November 2018