? SIGN UP for our Dancing with the Stars newsletter to get access to exclusive news, interviews, songs, recaps & more ?Shirley was a rising star in the world of British Ballroom in the '80s and '90s, colloquially known as the "Queen of Latin." But she truly hit her stride when she and Corky were partnered up, quickly finding they follow the same cadence. After marrying in 1985, the two went on a tear across the ballroom scene, taking home commendations that include the 1996 Open to the World International Champions, 1995–1996 Open to the World British Champions, two-time British National Champions, and seven-time undefeated United States International Latin Champions.As the latter title indicates, the pair decided to cross the pond for what would end up being the last portion of Shirley's dancing career. But the couple did not stray far at all from the world of foxtrots and sambas, as they soon lent their extensive expertise into becoming instructors. Over the years, they've taught such DWTS luminaries as Derek Hough, Julianne Hough, Karina Smirnoff, Tony Dovolani, Edyta Sliwinska — and, of course, their son, Mark.Mark joined the then-fledgling ABC reality series for Season 5 in 2007, and quickly followed in his own parents' successful footsteps by winning his second season alongside Kristi Yamaguchi. But, a decade later, Shirley received her own DWTS offer — in a manner of sorts. Strictly Come Dancing, the British version of the series, was looking for a new head judge with the departure of Len Goodman. And the only person proper to sit on that throne was the Queen of Latin herself.
"The cool thing about my mom [is she] comes from a small area outside of Liverpool called the Wirral. She's come from some hard knocks. She had to defy a lot of odds to get to where she is in her field. And I love that about her. I was like, 'Just be you. Just go for it. Talk about the thing you love, which is dancing.'"
View this post on InstagramRelated: The First-Ever ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Con Is Happening — And the Guest List Is HugeHosted by recent champ Robert Irwin, the competition will have twelve professional dancers competing for a spot on Season 35 this fall. But Shirley won't be alone in doing so, as she'll be judging alongside a familiar face: Mark himself! While Mark's involvement in The Next Pro had not been announced at the time he did our interview, he was able to unintentionally give a tease as to what we can expect from the feedback she'll be giving these pros all summer long."It's tough love," he admits. "Don't get me wrong, she's very direct. And that's because of her upbringing, the area she's from. But that's what makes it work. If you want to succeed, sometimes we need that tough love."Surprisingly, this new series does not mark the first time that Mark is sharing the screen alongside one of his parents. In Season 7, his third year on the show, he received a call telling him that Corky would also be a pro on that season. His first reaction was, fittingly, "What?!"And so DWTS fans were treated to an incredibly rare sight on the show, as father and son squared off to see who would get the Mirror Ball. Mark was partnered with Kim Kardashian, as the reality star was just beginning her pop culture takeover following the premiere season of Keeping Up with the Kardashians. Corky, on the other hand, danced alongside Oscar-winning Cloris Leachman, who was 82 at the time. And, while Corky would only do one more season after this, partnered up with Brady Bunch star Florence Henderson, Mark knew from the beginning DWTS was a natural fit.
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