South African Professional dancer on the British television series, Strictly Come Dancing, Oti Mabuse, is quitting the show after seven years and two wins.
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Mabuse’s dancer pal Neil Jones branded her a “little diva” after she announced she’s quitting Strictly.
The two-time winner, 31, said goodbye to the Strictly ballroom after many unforgettable memories.
The Latin American champion, who doubles as a show judge, and presenter, is based in the United Kingdom. She is also known for Strictly’s German equivalent, Let’s Dance.
Not only is Mabuse the only pro in the show’s history to win the coveted Glitterball in consecutive series, but she’s one of its most popular personalities.
She wrote on Instagram: “Never easy to say goodbye I have been part of the most amazing TV show, Strictly Come Dancing for the past seven years and it has been an incredible time.
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“Lifting the glitter ball twice and having the best journey with all my celebrities, but also meeting and working with the best team, crew, producers, celebs and incredible professional dancers! You are my family and I adore you all forever. Thank you @sarahjamesface@jack.will.g and @jasongilkison for truly believing in me.”
Mabuse concluded her emotional post: “I will always Keeeep Dancing! and I will never forget my amazing Strictly experience! Lots of Love Oti.”
The South African star first won with former Emmerdale actor Kelvin Fletcher in 2019 before retaining the Glitterball in 2020 with comedian Bill Bailey.
Her other Strictly partners have been Anthony Ogogo, Danny Mac, Jonnie Peacock, Graeme Swann and most recently, Ugo Monye.
Away from Strictly, she has branched out into other TV shows.
She was a judge on The Greatest Dancer for two series in 2019 and 2020 and has presented Morning Live.
This year she joined the judging panel of Dancing on Ice, which lead to speculation that it was the final step for her departure from Strictly.
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