«Breaking News» Shirley Ballas breaks down during Mount Kilimanjaro trek for Comic Relief

Shirley Ballas struggled during her first night of the Comic Relief climb up Mount Kilimanjaro.

The first episode of Kilimanjaro: The Bigger Red Nose Climb aired on Wednesday night, with emotional scenes showing the Strictly Come Dancing judge breaking down over the camping conditions.

Shirley, 58, explained she 'suffers from OCD' and is used to showering three or four times a day, before later revealing that she was feeling more emotional as she thought about her late brother.

Emotional: Shirley Ballas struggled during her first night of the Comic Relief climb up Mount Kilimanjaro. The first episode of Kilimanjaro: The Bigger Red Nose Climb aired on Wednesday

As the nine celebrities reached their first camp on day one, Shirley was overcome at the prospect of spending her first ever night in a tent. 

'I'm 58 and I've never been out in the wood or even done outdoor activities,' she explained.

'I suffer from OCD, I like showering all the time. I'm used to bathing three or four times a day. The prospect of having to wash all your bits and bots with a wet wipe is daunting,' she added before having to turn away from the camera with tears in her eyes.

Tears before bedtime: Emotional scenes showed the Strictly Come Dancing judge breaking down over the camping conditions

Luckily BBC Breakfast presenter Dan Walker was on hand to cheer the Strictly star up, advising Shirley: 'Why don't you harness Shirley Ballas three times world champion?' 

Shirley later explained her emotions were also down to the motives behind her decision to take part in the challenge.

'While I'm clearly struggling with the camping for sure, I've been comfortable in the boots, the outfit, all good, except when we came on the camp,' she said.

Upsetting: Shirley, 58, explained she is used to showering three or four times a day, before later revealing that she was feeling more emotional as she thought about her late brother

He's got moves: Luckily BBC Breakfast presenter Dan Walker was on hand to cheer the Strictly star up, with viewers praising him 

'But I try to keep my brother in the forefront of my mind. I mean, he's a big reason I did this and I'm getting a little emotional.'

Shirley's brother took his own life in December 2003, which Shirley opened up on in a special film during the programme on male suicide.

Speaking to Paul who turned back from taking his own life with the help of mental health charity Calm, a project which as been funded by the money raised from Comic Relief, Shirley explained:  

Close to her heart: Shirley's brother took his own life in December 2003, which Shirley opened up on in a special film during the programme on male suicide

Hug: Shirley spoke to Paul who turned back from taking his own life with the help of mental health charity Calm, a project which as been funded by the money raised from Comic Relief

'My brother took his own life. You know, he was a young man, 44. He was like my bother, my father, my best friend and was lonely, he felt low. He said like he’d got into a dark hole, he couldn’t get out of.' 

'I’d call him on the phone and tell him, ‘Come on David, you’re going to be fine,’ because I was uneducated so that’s why in some ways I blame myself.'

'I can only imagine 16 years ago, if my brother would’ve had somewhere to go, somebody to talk to, somebody to share his feelings, I truly believe in my heart today, he would still be here.' 

Later as she prepared to sleep on the first night of the climb, Shirley told the camera: 'I think my brother would be proud of him, I miss him so I'm doing it got him. If it means sleeping in a tent and being disorganised for a week I'm sure I can do it.'  

Since David's death, Shirley has become an ardent campaigner for mental health awareness. 

If you have been affected by the issues raised, you can call the Samaritans 24-hour helpline on 116 123, email jo@samaritans.org, visit a Samaritans branch in person or go to the Samaritans website.    

Loss: The Strictly judge's brother killed himself in December 2003, with the star calling him 'my brother, my father, my best friend'

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Main photo article Shirley Ballas struggled during her first night of the Comic Relief climb up Mount Kilimanjaro.
The first episode of Kilimanjaro: The Bigger Red Nose Climb aired on Wednesday night, with emotional scenes showing the Strictly Come Dancing judge breaking down over the camping conditions.
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