Shirley Ballas is to guest star in 'Doctor Who'.
Shirley Ballas is to guest star in Doctor Who
The 63-year-old star is putting down her 'Strictly Come Dancing' judging paddle for a spin in the TARDIS, and she admitted shooting scenes for the BBC sci-fi show was "one of the best days" of her life.
During an appearance on 'Morning Live' alongside producer Russell T Davies, host Gethin Jones asked him if anyone else in the studio might me making an appearance in the programme.
Russell replied: "Do you mean the top secret information that Shirley Ballas is going to appear in 'Doctor Who?'"
Shirley then revealed she is to guest star alongside 'Strictly' pro dancer Johannes Radebe, who is affectionately known as Jojo by pals, and she is "very excited" for fans to watch their 'Who' stint.
She said: "I can tell you the filming was one of the best days of my life.
"We're doing a guest appearance with Jojo where I actually get to perform with Jojo and so many other dancers on the show, so I'm very, very excited for people to watch."
Russell admitted he made sure he was on set the day Shirley shot her 'Doctor Who' scenes.
He added: "I was on set that day let me tell you, there was no way I was missing that, Dame Shirley Ballas on 'Doctor Who'."
'Doctor Who' will return on Saturday (25.11.23) for the first of three 60th anniversary specials, with the other two set to air on December 2nd and December 9th.
All three have been penned by Russell, and Saturday's special, 'The Star Beast', will feature David Tennant - who portrayed the Tenth Doctor in the series - as the Fourteenth Doctor.
Ncuti Gatwa will take over as the Fifteenth Doctor, and his first episode is due to air on Christmas Day (25.12.23).
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