Strictly Come Dancing head judge Shirley Ballas has been raising awareness for her mum's devastating diagnosis View 3 Images Strictly Come Dancing head judge Shirley Ballas has been raising awareness for her mum's devastating diagnosis (Image: Internet Unknown)

Shirley Ballas has spoken candidly about her mother's "debilitating" condition, acknowledging "It's never going to get better". ‌

The Strictly Come Dancing head judge, 65, is renowned for bringing sparkle and entertainment to the BBC's weekend favourite. ‌

Yet away from the spotlight, the star has been looking after her mum Audrey Rich, 88, who has been battling Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease since receiving her diagnosis in 2022. ‌

During Tuesday's (November 18) BBC Breakfast appearance with present

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