Shirley Ballas unveils Strictly's celebrity line-up reveal date for its 20th anniversary and assures fans it will be 'off the chart'

Shirley Ballas has finally confirmed when Strictly Come Dancing's celebrity line-up will be revealed.

The dance judge,63,gave the thrilling news teasing it's just days away - after it was confirmed veteran Giovanni Pernice won't return to the show amid the BBC's investigation for workplace 'misconduct'.

Shirley - who has defended the dancing pro on multiple occasions - said: 'The celebrities will be announced,I believe,July. I think it's coming up rather soon.'

As the 20th installment of the beloved dancing contest is approaching,Shirley told HELLO!: 'It's going to be absolutely off the chart. Just when you think the show can't get any better,it does.'

The BBC launched an investigation after Giovanni,33,was accused of 'bullying behaviour' while working with celebrity contestants on the dancing show,including Amanda Abbingdon,Ranvir Singh and Laura Whitmore.

It was reported that the rehearsal tapes between Amanda and Giovanni would not be released to the actress after she demanded them to prove her claims of bullying 

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