Strictly Come Dancing head judge Shirley Ballas stole the show on the first night of the Strictly Live Tour and declared: “I’m back at my best.”

The 59-year-old head judge, who had breast implants removed amid cancer fears in October, spoke of her joy at being back on stage.

After performing a dazzling Latin mega-mix with backing dancers Jake Leigh and Joshua Keefe, she said: “It really is wonderful to be dancing again after my operation. It has taken a lot of recovery.”

Ballas, who is dating Daniel Taylor, 47, said: I’m excited to get out on that dancefloor and put on a great show for all the Strictly fans. I love being on tour – we all had so much fun last year.”

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Her performance earned her a standing ovation at the Arena Birmingham on Thursday night.

She took to the stage alongside fellow judges Craig Revel Horwood, 55, and Bruno Tonioli, 64, in a show hosted by the 2018 winner, Stacey Dooley, 32.

This year’s winner, Emmerdale legend Kelvin Fletcher, 36, danced with Janette Manrara instead of series partner Oti Mabuse.

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The tour runs until February 9, taking in Manchester, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Nottingham, Leeds, Belfast and London's O2.

The cast definitely seem like they have had a good time as reports emerged of their boozy antics after the opening night.

After all their hard work training, who could blame them?

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