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Vicki Newman

Shirley Ballas beams as she makes red carpet debut with toyboy 14 years her junior

Shirley Ballas beamed a huge smile as she made her red carpet debut with her toyboy hunk Daniel Taylor.

The Strictly Come Dancing judge, 58, looked happy as can be as she posed up on the red carpet with boyfriend Daniel, 44.

The loved-up couple were photographed together as they headed to the London Palladium to watch Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

Putting on a cosy display at tonight's press night, Shirley looked stunning in a pale pink pant suit, while Daniel opted for a navy blue suit with a white polo shirt underneath.

Shirley, who rocked a pair of statement heels, put her arm around her fella and pointed at him as she gave the camera a wink.

Shirley and Daniel made their red carpet debut (PA)

Shirley and Daniel started dating last year after they met while starring in pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk together in Liverpool.

And she previously told the Mirror that he had no idea who she was when they first met, as he'd never seen an episode of Strictly.

She said: "It’s hard to find somebody who’s compatible with you. I feel like I’ve come full circle and I’ve found somebody.

Shirley has spoken about how happy she is (PA)
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"It’s great to have found him after being single for so long. When we did our first job together he was like 'Shirley who?'

"He’d never watched Strictly, knew nothing about me. It’s been a warm experience."

Shirley has introduced Daniel to her family, who are all big fans of the actor.

The dancer also gushed about her romance during an appearance on Loose Women.

They met while starring in panto (Getty Images for Barclaycard Exc)

She said: "I never thought i would find another person that would care about me again."

When asked why, she explained: "Just past history and just different men that you're with, that gnaw away a little bit at your confidence and everything like that, it was more personal reasons."

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