Just minutes before Shirley Ballas learned that Len Goodman had passed away, she made an appearance on Good Morning Britain.
Ms. Ballas was asked on the show on Monday morning to discuss her upcoming comeback to the dance series.
Fans of Goodman, who were unaware of his illness, are shocked to learn of his death from bone cancer at the age of 78.
Is Shirley Ballas leaving Strictly?
Strictly big agreement to keep Shirley Ballas on the program despite concerns about quitting due to trolling
Why is Shirley Ballas not returning to Strictly?
As a result of the barrage of vicious internet abuse she endured during the previous season, Ms. Ballas had already intimated that she would not return to Strictly Come Dancing this year.
A lot of angry criticism was directed at the head judge on the internet, as many questioned her decisions on the program and accused her of ageism and sexism.