Strictly judge Shirley Ballas says secret DRUG 'got her through' the menopause 0 15 05 Oct 2021 07:32 Express.co.uk SHIRLEY BALLAS is best known as head judge on popular dancing competition Strictly Come Dancing. The ballroom and latin champion is the height of glamour at 61 years old, but today revealed going through the menopause made her feel depressed.