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flag Shirley Ballas will host a Strictly Come Dancing festive special while staying in the UK with her mother due to health issues, planning a U.S. visit later.

flag Shirley Ballas, 65, will appear in the Strictly Come Dancing festive special but is spending Christmas in the UK with her mother Audrey, who has COPD and is in cancer remission, making travel difficult. flag She cannot be with her son Mark and grandson Banksi in the U.S., though they stay connected via daily video calls. flag Ballas plans to visit California after the holidays, continues her work with the UK Dance Championships and Strictly tour, and remains committed to the show. flag She also advocates for pet adoption through her partnership with Omaze and the RSPCA.

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