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Strictly star shares update after sustaining injuries to her head and back

Shirley Ballas gives health update as she reveals ‘everything hurts’ after fall
  • Shirley Ballas, head judge on Strictly Come Dancing, was hospitalised after hitting her head on a glass table during a fall on Saturday.
  • The 65-year-old sustained injuries to her neck and back, but confirmed her skull was not fractured.
  • She expressed gratitude for the medical care received and reassured fans she is 'feeling much better' and needs to rest.
  • Ms Ballas plans to 'take it easy for 72 hours' and expects to feel 'right as rain' afterwards.
  • She is still scheduled to join the Strictly Come Dancing live tour, which commences next week.
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