She broke down in tears after little sister Oti Mabuse was crowned Strictly Come Dancing for the second year in a row.
And now Strictly judge Motsi Mabuse has praised her sibling, 30, in a gushing message on Instagram on Sunday, declaring their parents would be proud.
As well as applauding Oti, Motsi, 39, also congratulated winner Bill Bailey as well as all of the cast and crew that made this year’s series possible.
Proud sister: Strictly judge Motsi Mabuse has praised her sibling, 30, in a gushing message on Instagram on Sunday, declaring their parents would be proud
Sharing a snap of herself with her ’10’ paddle, the South African dancer told how she would be handling out her own personal 10s as she listed the many people she wished to thank on the show.
She said of her sister Oti, who last year won the series with Kelvin Fletcher: ‘Congratulations @otimabuse
‘As a child you walk into the world and you just want to make your parents proud & yourself . I think you did that and beyond!! There is a reason they Named you OTLILE.’
The beginning of her message saw Motsi turn her attentions to champion Bill, 55, as she said: ‘This message will probably be too Long so I will split it up in days lol!!!!
Champions: As well as applauding Oti, Motsi, 39, also congratulated winner Bill Bailey as well as all of the cast and crew that made this year’s series possible
‘I am handing out my own personal 10s !!! First of all A BIG CONGRATULATIONS to @bbcstrictly Winners 2020 !!!! @billbaileyofficial You have treated our art with so much respect I know many dancers who send be messages acknowledging exactly that last night, such a Role model.’
Dishing out further praise, she continued: ‘Well done to all finalist the energy last night was Incredible.. To the Pro’s the sacrifice that you all made to make this Happen this year deserves a standing ovation.
‘To @jasongilkison and your team I mean wow wow!!! . Thank you @shirleyballas & @craigrevel I can’t put into words how much of a joy it is to work with you … we missed you @brunotonioliofficial ❤️❤️!!
Praise: Sharing a snap of herself with her ’10’ paddle, the South African dancer told how she would be handling out her own personal 10s as she listed the many people she wished to thank on the show
‘Thank you @mrantondubeke for stepping in , the love for you was felt. @claudiawinkle & @tessdaly love to watch you backstage woman supporting woman. To @sarahjamesface what a woman just inspiring in every level.. @jowallace2002 ❤️❤️Thank you.’
Going on to thank the incredible team behind the scenes, she continued: ‘There is so much passion behind the camera.
‘I am telling you the dedication from everyone involved is incredible!!!!! Producers, camera, Lights, runners , sound , band , costume , logistics, security I meannnn everyone incredible..especially this year.
Sister act: ‘As a child you walk into the world and you just want to make your parents proud & yourself. I think you did that and beyond!!’ (pictured in January)
Congratulations: Motis praised her sister Oti and dance partner Bill, before thanking everyone who worked on this year’s series of Strictly
‘You can’t be on that show and not love it .Thank you to you all !! A 10 from me !!!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️merry Christmas, and say safe ❤️love Motsi xxx.’
It comes after Motsi was left in tears at the end of Saturday’s Strictly Come Dancing final after her sister Oti won the 2020 series with Bill.
The comedian became the oldest champion in the show’s history while the pro dancer became Strictly’s first-ever back-to-back champion.
Motsi was left almost sobbing over the victory as she congratulated her double champion sister and Bill from the panel.
The dancer was seen shouting: ‘What?’ after the news was announced before she burst into tears over the result.
Emotional: Motsi was left in tears at the end of Saturday’s Strictly Come Dancing final after her sister Oti won the 2020 series with Bill
Winners! The comedian became the oldest champion in the show’s history while the pro dancer became Strictly’s first-ever back-to-back champion
Viewers were also left emotional over the scenes as they joked that Motsi crying during the finale was their ‘whole mood right now’.
As they prepared to lift the Glitterball trophy, Bill said: ‘It feels surreal, it feels extraordinary, it feels wonderful, I never thought we’d get to the final but I had the most extraordinary teacher.
‘The most extraordinary dancer, who believed in me right from the beginning and she found something in me and turned me into a dancer.’
Oti fought back tears as she said: ‘I think you are amazing, remarkable Bill Bailey, you just put your heart into everything, you’re in your world but I love your world and I always want to be a part of you.
‘Thank you for being a friend, thank you for being a father figure and a brother and for this!’ as she gestured to the sparkling trophy.
Stunned: The dancer was seen shouting: ‘What?’ after the news was announced before she burst into tears over the result