’STRICTLY COME DANCING’ SPECIAL
SHIRLEY BALLAS
POSING FOR THE FIRST TIME AS A COUPLE AND BOYFRIEND DANIEL INVITE US TO THEIR WINTER WONDERLAND HOME
INTERVIEW: LAURA BENJAMIN
SHIRLEY’S COAT: REISS. JUMPER: 100 CIELS. SKIRT: WHISTLES. SHOES: ALDO. EARRINGS: PILGRIM. DANIEL’S COAT & JUMPER: REISS. TROUSERS: SCOTCH & SODA. SHOES: RIVER ISLAND
’People are speculating about when we’ll get engaged… watch this space’ Shirley
Shirley and partner Daniel Taylor - and her beloved terrier Charlie - get ready for their first Christmas living together, with their South London home transformed into a stylish winter wonderland
SHIRLEY’S DRESS: ADRIANNA PAPELL. SHOES: TOPSHOP. EARRINGS: BUTLER & WILSON. RINGS: PILGRIM. DANIEL’S JACKET, TROUSERS & BOW TIE: REISS. SHIRT: HAWES & CURTIS. SHOES: DUNE. SOCKS: FALKE
Strictly may be on the TV (above), but Daniel only has eyes for Shirley (right), before taking her in his arms for a romantic dance (left). “She supports me by listening to me,” he says. “I need foundation and I have that with Shirley. It’s something I haven’t had for some time”
(RIGHT) SHIRLEY’S JACKET & BLOUSE: REISS. JEANS: RIVER ISLAND. EARRINGS: PILGRIM. DANIEL’S SWEATER: RIVER ISLAND. TROUSERS: REISS
’Getting the job as head judge on Strictly has honestly been one of the highlights of my life’ Shirley
He serenades her on his guitar during romantic date nights and credits her with changing his life, while she has spoken of her wish that he will one day - soon - propose.
Now actor, theatre producer and singer-songwriter Daniel Taylor and Strictly Come Dancing’s Shirley Ballas join hello! for their first photoshoot and interview together.
“She has changed my life by giving me more stability, which is something I’ve always needed,” says 47-year-old Daniel.
“I feel happy and content. It’s all these different things that feel correct and right.
“I need foundation and I have that with Shirley. It’s something I haven’t had for some time.” As Shirley, who celebrated her 60th birthday this year, leans over to kiss him, he adds: “It’s a glorious feeling and I think we all want to feel like that.” The Strictly head judge - who posts a video diary for us on hellomagazine.com every week - says: “He always shows me unconditional love, whether it’s a good day, a bad day, a rainy day, a sunny day. He is very supportive, very kind and extremely loving.