Strictly Come Dancing: Fans brand Shirley Ballas 'rude' and 'vile' after laying into Seann Walsh for his 'untidy' hair
Strictly Come Dancing fans were horrified when Shirley Ballas launched a scathing attack on Seann Walsh's appearance after his dance on Saturday night.
Viewers at home branded the head judge as 'rude and vile' for her venomous comments about the British comedian's 'untidy hair'.
Following his edgy dance with Katya Jones, Shirley couldn't resist asking the dancer to 'tidy' up his appearance — referring to his curly hair.
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Strictly Come Dancing: Fans brand Shirley Ballas 'rude' and 'vile' after laying into Seann Walsh for his 'untidy' hair
She told the Strictly hopeful: 'Tidy yourself up.'
Outspoken Seann hit back at the judge: 'I thought we were only going to be talking about the dancing!'
He made a joke of her comments, pretending to be in the judge's position, and said: 'Can you have a wash before you come on stage?'
Fans flooded social media with criticism about the Strictly judge for her 'rude' and 'vile' comments towards the hunky comedian.
![It's personal: Following his edgy dance with Katya Jones, Shirley couldn't resist asking the dancer to 'tidy' up his appearance — referring to his curly hair](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1/2018/09/22/19/4478082-6196897-image-a-9_1537640331957.jpg)
It's personal: Following his edgy dance with Katya Jones, Shirley couldn't resist asking the dancer to 'tidy' up his appearance — referring to his curly hair
Leading the troops, one fan wrote: 'Let keep on thinking she's loved by thr viewers. We know the truth. What she said to Seann was VILE!' (sic)
Others followed suit, writing: 'Seann's hair is better than this guys......but obviously Shirley doesn't mind his hair being down #Strictly.'
'Shirley was a bit harsh with Seann...don't criticise someone's hair or appearance! #Strictly.'
'Never mind Sexy Back, Seann needs to loosen his back. Apologies for the time delay #SCD #Strictly.'
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![Outrage: Fans flooded social media with criticism about the Strictly judge for her 'rude' and 'vile' comments towards the hunky comedian](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1/2018/09/22/19/4478060-6196897-image-a-10_1537640451910.jpg)
Outrage: Fans flooded social media with criticism about the Strictly judge for her 'rude' and 'vile' comments towards the hunky comedian
![Topical: With hotly-anticipated series The Bodyguard wrapping up this weekend, Seann Walsh and Katya Jones' bodyguard-inspired dance got people talking](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1/2018/09/22/19/4478072-6196897-image-a-14_1537640496418.jpg)
Topical: With hotly-anticipated series The Bodyguard wrapping up this weekend, Seann Walsh and Katya Jones' bodyguard-inspired dance got people talking
![So sexy: The couple commanded attention with their Tango to SexyBack by Justin Timberlake](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1/2018/09/22/19/4478064-6196897-image-a-15_1537640518844.jpg)
So sexy: The couple commanded attention with their Tango to SexyBack by Justin Timberlake
'That was a bit rude coming from Shirley saying Seann needs to tidy himself up, it shouldn't matter how his hair is, it makes no difference to how he dances, he took it well but if it was a male judge saying that to a female contestant, everyone would hate it #Strictly.'
With hotly-anticipated series The Bodyguard wrapping up this weekend, of course Seann and Katya got people talking with their bodyguard-inspired dance.
The couple, who bagged a modest 18, commanded attention with their Tango to SexyBack by Justin Timberlake.
Darcey said: 'This animal of a bodyguard. You were very focused. You were playing that tango role very well. Incredibly attentive.'
![Leggy lady: Strictly Come Dancing: Claudia Winkleman, 46, parades her legs in sparkling mini dress as she joins stylish co-host Tess Daly](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1/2018/09/22/18/4476828-6196799-image-m-9_1537636583221.jpg)
Leggy lady: Strictly Come Dancing: Claudia Winkleman, 46, parades her legs in sparkling mini dress as she joins stylish co-host Tess Daly
![Cheeky! Actor Danny John-Jules opened the first live show with his professional partner Amy Dowden with the Foxtrot, securing a modest 27](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1/2018/09/22/20/4479442-6196897-image-a-37_1537646202913.jpg)
Cheeky! Actor Danny John-Jules opened the first live show with his professional partner Amy Dowden with the Foxtrot, securing a modest 27
![Exciting: The well-paired couple put a smile on everyone's faces as they moved across the Strictly dance floor to the Top Cat Theme by Hoyt Curtin](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1/2018/09/22/20/4479416-6196897-image-a-38_1537646218849.jpg)
Exciting: The well-paired couple put a smile on everyone's faces as they moved across the Strictly dance floor to the Top Cat Theme by Hoyt Curtin
A whole galaxy of stars battled it out live for the first time this series as they dance with their professional dancers.
Charles Venn and Karen Clifton made the Cha Cha Cha look easy when they danced to Ain't No Love (Ain't Not Use) by Sub Sub featuring Melanie Williams.
The couple, securing 25 for their dance, both looked incredibly red hot in their scarlet sexy ensembles.
![On the move: Charles Venn and Karen Clifton made the Cha Cha Cha look easy when they danced to Ain't No Love (Ain't Not Use) by Sub Sub featuring Melanie Williams](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1/2018/09/22/19/4478638-6196897-image-a-25_1537642382007.jpg)
On the move: Charles Venn and Karen Clifton made the Cha Cha Cha look easy when they danced to Ain't No Love (Ain't Not Use) by Sub Sub featuring Melanie Williams
![Sizzling: The couple, securing 25 for their dance, both looked incredibly red hot in their scarlet sexy ensembles](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1/2018/09/22/19/4478642-6196897-image-a-26_1537642395122.jpg)
Sizzling: The couple, securing 25 for their dance, both looked incredibly red hot in their scarlet sexy ensembles
Bruno said: 'I see red hot smouldering. The dancing was good too.'
Actor Danny John-Jules opened the first live show with his professional partner Amy Dowden with the Foxtrot, securing a fabulous 27.
The well-paired couple put a smile on everyone's faces as they moved across the Strictly dance floor to the Top Cat Theme by Hoyt Curtin.
![Comments: Bruno Tonioli cheekily quipped: 'She's purring already! You know how to make an entrance. Making the stage your own. A little bit of jazzy touches.'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1/2018/09/22/18/4477256-6196799-image-a-12_1537638711944.jpg)
Comments: Bruno Tonioli cheekily quipped: 'She's purring already! You know how to make an entrance. Making the stage your own. A little bit of jazzy touches.'
Head judge Shirley Ballas: 'That number to open with was outstanding... I'm in love.'
Bruno Tonioli cheekily quipped: 'She's purring already! You know how to make an entrance. Making the stage your own. A little bit of jazzy touches.'
Darcey Bussell branded the actor as 'one to watch' in the competition as she gushed over his grand entrance.
![Dance off! BBC News broadcaster Kate Silverton showed off her sexy side when she did the Cha Cha Cha with Aljaž Skorjanec to Kiss by Tom Jones](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1/2018/09/22/21/4479448-6196897-image-a-45_1537646676622.jpg)
Dance off! BBC News broadcaster Kate Silverton showed off her sexy side when she did the Cha Cha Cha with Aljaž Skorjanec to Kiss by Tom Jones
![Saucy! Bruno said: 'You don't get that at the news at lunch. I want to see that everyday! I had no idea you could be such a saucy minx. You look like you enjoyed it!'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1/2018/09/22/20/4479434-6196897-image-a-39_1537646237801.jpg)
Saucy! Bruno said: 'You don't get that at the news at lunch. I want to see that everyday! I had no idea you could be such a saucy minx. You look like you enjoyed it!'
![Such a tease! Not minding her husband was in the audience, Kate gave a surprised Aljaž a flirty smooch at the end of the dance](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1/2018/09/22/18/4477310-6196799-image-a-13_1537638860692.jpg)
Such a tease! Not minding her husband was in the audience, Kate gave a surprised Aljaž a flirty smooch at the end of the dance
Soon after, BBC News broadcaster Kate Silverton showed off her sexy side when she did the Cha Cha Cha with Aljaž Skorjanec to Kiss by Tom Jones.
Not minding her husband was in the audience, Kate gave a surprised Aljaž a flirty smooch at the end of the dance.
'She kissed me!' He exclaimed. Kate cheekily quipped she had sought her husband's permission to lock lips with her dancer.
Bruno said: 'You don't get that at the news at lunch. I want to see that everyday! I had no idea you could be such a saucy minx. You look like you enjoyed it!'
Darcey added: 'You were oozing that sexy lady role! The performance value was extraordinary! You might have been fudging the technique.'
![Great personality! Darcey added: 'You were oozing that sexy lady role! The performance value was extraordinary! You might have been fudging the technique.'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1/2018/09/22/18/4477302-6196799-image-a-15_1537638897633.jpg)
Great personality! Darcey added: 'You were oozing that sexy lady role! The performance value was extraordinary! You might have been fudging the technique.'
![Keep on going! Having just won gold from Australia, Lauren Steadman showed no signs of jet lag when she put on a beautiful performance on the Strictly dance floor](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1/2018/09/22/20/4479444-6196897-image-a-40_1537646320679.jpg)
Keep on going! Having just won gold from Australia, Lauren Steadman showed no signs of jet lag when she put on a beautiful performance on the Strictly dance floor
![Astonishing: The athlete looked every inch the princess in her glittering pink ballgown when she danced with AJ Pritchard](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1/2018/09/22/20/4479428-6196897-image-a-41_1537646328879.jpg)
Astonishing: The athlete looked every inch the princess in her glittering pink ballgown when she danced with AJ Pritchard
Having just won gold from Australia, Lauren Steadman showed no signs of jet lag when she put on a beautiful performance on the Strictly dance floor.
The athlete looked every inch the princess in her glittering pink ballgown when she danced with AJ Pritchard.
Having danced with just two days practice, Lauren and AJ pulled off a fantastic Waltz to I'm Kissing You by Des'ree. Scoring 25, Craig Revel Horwood reiterated: 'Impressive darling.'
Vick Hope and Graziano Di Prima threw shapes to chart-topping song Feel It Still by Portugal. The Man during their lively Jive.
![Keep on going: Vick Hope and Graziano Di Prima threw shapes to chart-topping song Feel It Still by Portugal. The Man during their lively Jive](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1/2018/09/22/20/4479418-6196897-image-a-33_1537645881178.jpg)
Keep on going: Vick Hope and Graziano Di Prima threw shapes to chart-topping song Feel It Still by Portugal. The Man during their lively Jive
![Gorgeous: Having just won gold from Australia, Lauren Steadman showed no signs of jet lag when she put on a beautiful performance on the Strictly dance floor](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1/2018/09/22/19/4478440-6196897-image-a-17_1537641701196.jpg)
Gorgeous: Having just won gold from Australia, Lauren Steadman showed no signs of jet lag when she put on a beautiful performance on the Strictly dance floor
Susannah Constantine and Anton Du Beck put on an energetic performance while dancing the Samba to Tico Tico by Carmen Miranda, securing only 12 points.
Praised for her beautiful and feminine storytelling, Ashley Roberts and Pasha Kovalev made the most of the ballroom dancing to Perfect by Ed Sheeran featuring Beyoncé.
The Pussycat Dolls singer swapped her raunchy stage moves to pull off a graceful Waltz as she sets her sights on the Glitter Ball trophy.
![Emotional: Praised for her beautiful and feminine storytelling, Ashley Roberts and Pasha Kovalev made the most of the ballroom dancing to Perfect by Ed Sheeran featuring Beyoncé](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1/2018/09/22/20/4479028-6196897-image-a-30_1537643904048.jpg)
Emotional: Praised for her beautiful and feminine storytelling, Ashley Roberts and Pasha Kovalev made the most of the ballroom dancing to Perfect by Ed Sheeran featuring Beyoncé
![Elegant: The Pussycat Dolls singer swapped her sexy stage moves to pull off a graceful Waltz as she sets her sights on the Glitter Ball trophy](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1/2018/09/22/20/4479030-6196897-image-a-29_1537643902175.jpg)
Elegant: The Pussycat Dolls singer swapped her sexy stage moves to pull off a graceful Waltz as she sets her sights on the Glitter Ball trophy
Ashley and Pasha topped the leader board mid-episode with a terrific 29.
Dr Ranj Singh and Janette Manrara even got Craig smiling with their Cha Cha Cha to Whitney Houston's How Will I Know.
They exuded confidence as the pair ensured they stood out from the galaxy of stars in their canary yellow costumes.
![Goals: Dr Ranj Singh and Janette Manrara even got Craig smiling with their Cha Cha Cha to Whitney Houston's How Will I Know](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1/2018/09/22/21/4479424-6196897-image-a-47_1537646732363.jpg)
Goals: Dr Ranj Singh and Janette Manrara even got Craig smiling with their Cha Cha Cha to Whitney Houston's How Will I Know
![Bizarre: Susannah Constantine and Anton Du Beck put on an energetic performance while dancing the Samba to Tico Tico by Carmen Miranda, securing only 12 points](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1/2018/09/22/20/4479414-6196897-image-a-42_1537646346635.jpg)
Bizarre: Susannah Constantine and Anton Du Beck put on an energetic performance while dancing the Samba to Tico Tico by Carmen Miranda, securing only 12 points
Katie Piper looked heavenly in her ivory gown as she danced the Waltz with Gorka Márquez to When We Were Young by Adele.
The author admitted she struggled with her nerves when she took the dance floor for the first time on live television, with the duo getting 17.
Cricket legend Graeme Swann and Oti Mabuse knocked viewers and judges alike for six while dancing the Samba to Soul Limbo by Booker T and The M.G.'s.
![Beautiful: Katie Piper looked heavenly in her ivory gown as she danced the Waltz with Gorka Márquez to When We Were Young by Adele](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1/2018/09/22/20/4478720-6196897-image-a-31_1537643956333.jpg)
Beautiful: Katie Piper looked heavenly in her ivory gown as she danced the Waltz with Gorka Márquez to When We Were Young by Adele
![Difficult: The author admitted she struggled with her nerves when she took the dance floor for the first time on live television, with the duo getting 17](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1/2018/09/22/20/4479436-6196897-image-a-43_1537646359060.jpg)
Difficult: The author admitted she struggled with her nerves when she took the dance floor for the first time on live television, with the duo getting 17
![Impressive: Cricket legend Graeme Swann and Oti Mabuse knocked viewers and judges alike for six while dancing the Samba to Soul Limbo by Booker T and The M.G.'s](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1/2018/09/22/20/4479432-6196897-image-a-44_1537646389502.jpg)
Impressive: Cricket legend Graeme Swann and Oti Mabuse knocked viewers and judges alike for six while dancing the Samba to Soul Limbo by Booker T and The M.G.'s
The England sports star flew down onto the stage on a huge cricket bat before going onto show off his energetic finesse.
Graeme and Oti even choreographed the trendy 'Floss' moves into their spectacular performance which got them 22 points on the leader board.
In a Strictly Come Dancing first, broadcaster Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton chose to do the Quickstep to Dancing by Kylie Minogue securing them 24.
![Skills: Having become firm friends, Lee Ryan and Nadiya Bychkov took their chemistry to the dance floor for their Waltz to Take It To The Limit by The Eagles](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1/2018/09/22/20/4479438-6196897-image-a-35_1537646124327.jpg)
Skills: Having become firm friends, Lee Ryan and Nadiya Bychkov took their chemistry to the dance floor for their Waltz to Take It To The Limit by The Eagles
Having become firm friends, Lee Ryan and Nadiya Bychkov took their chemistry to the dance floor for their Waltz to Take It To The Limit by The Eagles.
Before they were scored 22, Darcey remarked: 'It felt a little lustful. It was incredibly caring. I can see you have lots of strengths.'
Taking to the dance floor, Joe Sugg and Dianne Buswell pulled off an impressive jive to Take Me On by A-Ha.
Joe was left speechless following the mind-blowing comments from the judges, securing him a good 27.
![Movements: Taking to the dance floor, Joe Sugg and Dianne Buswell pulled off an impressive jive to Take Me On by A-Ha](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1/2018/09/22/20/4479422-6196897-image-a-32_1537645429983.jpg)
Movements: Taking to the dance floor, Joe Sugg and Dianne Buswell pulled off an impressive jive to Take Me On by A-Ha
![What a man! Joe was left speechless following the mind-blowing comments from the judges, securing him a good 27](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1/2018/09/22/20/4479430-6196897-image-a-34_1537646078089.jpg)
What a man! Joe was left speechless following the mind-blowing comments from the judges, securing him a good 27
Craig commented: 'I didn't have high hopes for you last week. But wow, that has all changed now.'
Pop star Faye Tozer and Giovanni Pernice did an astonishing job of the Cha Cha Cha to Lullaby by Sigala featuring Paloma Faith.
The dancing duo's incredible efforts landed them joint top of the leader board with Ashley and Pasha, both pairs being awarded a total of 29 points.
![Sensational: In a Strictly Come Dancing first, broadcaster Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton chose to do the Quickstep to Dancing by Kylie Minogue securing them 24](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1/2018/09/22/21/4479450-6196897-image-a-46_1537646691440.jpg)
Sensational: In a Strictly Come Dancing first, broadcaster Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton chose to do the Quickstep to Dancing by Kylie Minogue securing them 24
![Terrific: Ashley and Pasha were top of the leader board with 29 points](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1/2018/09/22/21/4479426-6196897-image-a-48_1537646768313.jpg)
Terrific: Ashley and Pasha were top of the leader board with 29 points
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