MSC Cruises used elements of the show including the theme tune in a contest judged by Ms Ballas - who even used the famous paddle to reveal the scores.
Along with a group of other journalists, I had been invited on to the ship by a cruise company to promote its line and, ironically, Shirley Ballas herself. I'm sad to say, I felt bullied by her.
Emma Willis, 50, Josh Widdicombe, 43, and professional dancer Johannes Radebe, 39, will take over from outgoing hosts Tess Daly , 57, and Claudia Winkleman, 54.
The dancer has been the head judge on the BBC favourite since 2017, but recently shared she could step away from the series so she could more present as a grandmother.
Strictly fans have claimed that they've spotted the moment judges Motsi Mabuse and Shirley Ballas 'gave away' the dance off result before Lewis Cope's unexpected elimination was announced.
With a kick of her leg and flick of her skirt, Shirley Ballas made her way over to the Strictly Come Dancing judges' desk where she took her seat and threw her head back in laughter.
Strictly Come Dancing's head judge Shirley Ballas has declared the show will continue 'long after she's gone,' despite concerns for its future following a string of scandals.