Oti Mabuse spills on 'hard' behind-the-scenes task for Strictly pros and future on show
OTI MABUSE has revealed it's been "tough" for the Strictly Come Dancing professionals to stay fit for the show, due to lockdown restrictions.
Strictly: Johannes Radebe says he'd 'love to be a judge'
Strictly Come Dancing professional Oti Mabuse, 30, has been a part of the BBC dance show since 2015 and has won with two celebrity partners. Discussing the upcoming series, the dancer said it was “tough” to keep fit following the cancellation of tours.
She spilled: “It is hard. We’ve never been in this situation of having to go to the gym to get fit.
“We usually dance, so we are trying to get into it.”
The dancer's tour I Am Here has been postponed to 2022, due to the ongoing coronavirus pandenic.
Oti discussed the show alongside her fellow professional dancer Johannes Radebe on Steph’s Packed Lunch today..
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Host Steph McGovern asked the pair if they would ever like to be a judge on the show
With no hesitation, Johannes said: “I would love to [become a judge]… Now I’m thinking of it, I’m thinking yes!”
Oti, however, was not so sure, adding: “I don’t know, I don’t like to jinx things.
“I feel like my sister’s there and she’s doing such a brilliant job, maybe something else, maybe another role.”
The dancer’s sister Motsi Mabuse joined the panel as a judge in 2019, replacing Darcey Bussell.
It’s the judges! Please welcome back to Strictly, Craig Revel Horwood, Shirley Ballas, Motsi Mabuse AND Anton Du Beke, who’ll be stepping into Bruno Tonioli’s shoes for 2021!
— BBC Strictly ✨ (@bbcstrictly) June 24, 2021
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The professional dancer judges alongside Craig Revel Horwood, head judge Shirley Ballas and Bruno Tonioli.
This year, the latter will be replaced by Anton du Beke, as travel restrictions remain uncertain.
Anton has been a professional dancer on the show since its inception in 2004.
He impressed viewers last year when he stepped in as a judge for two weeks when Motsi had to self-isolate.
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Taking to Instagram, he said of his new role: “I’m absolutely thrilled to bits to be joining these wonderful judges!!!
“Cloud nine, seventh heaven, over the moon… there’s nowhere better than a seat at that legendary desk!!
“Thank you @bbcstrictly - just the most tremendous news!!!! Much love, Anton XX.”
Oti is currently the only professional to win the competition two times.
In 2019, the dancer won the Glitterball trophy with Emmerdale star Kelvin Fletcher.
Last year, she triumphed once again with comedian Bill Bailey.
As well as dancing, she is a regular guest on Steph’s show and BBC’s Morning Live.
Steph’s Packed Lunch airs weekdays at 12.30pm on Channel 4.