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Strictly's Shirley reveals 'terrifying' choking drama

Strictly's Shirley reveals 'terrifying' choking drama

Summary

Shirley Ballas, judge on Strictly Come Dancing, faced a choking incident when a fish bone lodged in her throat, preventing her from breathing for 20 minutes. Her hair and make-up artist, Jane Green, successfully performed the Heimlich manoeuvre to remove the bone. Ballas later expressed gratitude and mentioned learning the manoeuvre to help others in the future.

Key Facts

  • Shirley Ballas is a judge on the TV show Strictly Come Dancing.
  • She choked on a fish bone and couldn't breathe for 20 minutes.
  • Her colleague, Jane Green, performed the Heimlich manoeuvre to help her.
  • The Heimlich manoeuvre involves abdominal thrusts to remove blockages.
  • Ballas expressed gratitude towards her colleague for the assistance.
  • She intends to learn the Heimlich manoeuvre to aid others if needed.
  • The NHS provides guidance on handling choking incidents, advocating back blows and abdominal thrusts.
  • Shirley Ballas became head judge on the show in 2017.
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