They recently scored a 10 from head judge Shirley Ballas for their sensational Couple’s Choice routine to Sugarhill Gang’s Rapper’s Delight. And Strictly Come Dancing pro Oti Mabuse has admitted that she didn’t think celebrity partner Bill Bailey would take the show ‘seriously’. Talking on Thursday’s episode of This Morning, the professional dancer, 30, revealed that she was ‘shocked’ and … Read more
She narrowly avoided being booted off Strictly Come Dancing over the weekend after a shock dance-off against Max George. But Maisie Smith powered through on Monday, as she was spotted leaving the studios after a day of rehearsing with her professional partner Gorka Marquez. The Eastenders star, 19, kept it casual in pink and black gym gear … Read more
‘Black women aren’t always angry… we’re vulnerable and have emotions’: Oti Mabuse blasts racial stereotypes and celebrates Strictly’s diversity By Ciara Farmer For Mailonline Published: 00:02 GMT, 3 November 2020 | Updated: 00:17 GMT, 3 November 2020 Oti Mabuse has discussed racial issues and lauded Strictly’s diversity. The Strictly Come Dancing star, 30, appeared in … Read more
EXCLUSIVE: Oti Mabuse looks incredible in a black leotard as she releases new powerful trailer for her first solo dance tour I Am Here By Olivia Wheeler For Mailonline Published: 10:03 BST, 22 October 2020 | Updated: 10:03 BST, 22 October 2020 Oti Mabuse has released a new powerful trailer for her first solo dance … Read more
Oti Mabuse has revealed she now ‘feels comfortable’ and ’empowered’ showing her natural hair to the public in an Instagram snap. The Strictly Come Dancing professional, 30, discussed her delight at the positive reaction from the public about her look with Red Magazine on Wednesday. Admitting that she’d only ever shown her fellow Strictly pros … Read more
Strictly’s Oti Mabuse celebrates her 30th birthday as sister Motsi surprises her with an emotional video call from her family in South Africa By Laura Fox For Mailonline Published: 16:51 BST, 8 August 2020 | Updated: 16:56 BST, 8 August 2020 Strictly Come Dancing pro Oti Mabuse celebrated her 30th birthday on Saturday with a … Read more
She’s the reigning champion of Strictly Come Dancing after winning the show with her celebrity partner Kelvin Fletcher in 2019. And Oti Mabuse, 29, is now hard at work promoting her own dancing tour I Am Here which is set to kick off in 2021. The star even got some help from her professional dancer husband … Read more
‘I don’t have time!’ Oti Mabuse’s husband Marius Lepure shuts down speculation he will join Strictly’s professional dancer line-up By Connie Rusk For Mailonline Published: 11:24 BST, 23 July 2020 | Updated: 11:24 BST, 23 July 2020 Oti Mabuse’s husband Marius Lepure has firmly shut down rumours he will form part of the professional dancer … Read more
BBC’s Big Night In: Strictly’s Oti Mabuse and Anton Du Beke lead the pros (and energetic fans!) in epic dance-along to Dua Lipa’s Physical By Laura Fox For Mailonline Published: 08:50 BST, 24 April 2020 | Updated: 08:51 BST, 24 April 2020 The show is hoping to return later this year despite the coronavirus pandemic. … Read more