Dianne Buswell breaks her silence on Oti and Aljaž quitting Strictly
12.04.2022 - 17:57
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Dianne Buswell has insisted that Oti Mabuse and Aljaž Škorjanec will always be part of Strictly Come Dancing, despite announcing their departures from the dance show earlier this year. Speaking to stand-in Lorraine presenter Christine Lampard on Tuesday's show, the professional dancer, 32, explained that while it was 'really sad' to see the two dancers go, they would still 'see everyone'. She said: 'I started with Aljaz many many years ago before Strictly, so I’ve known Aljaz and Janette for ages.
To see Aljaz go is really sad. 'She continued: 'It’s like your brother is leaving, but the thing with everyone - and same with Oti - is we’re so close that we’re still going to see everyone. 'We’ll still see them - they’re still a part of the show, it’s just they won’t be there.
'In February, Oti, 31, took to Instagram where she confirmed that she wouldn't be returning to the BBC One dance show after seven years. It is said she wanted to pursue other TV opportunities having established herself as a talent show judge with roles on ITV's The Masked Dancer and the current series of Dancing On Ice. She left Strictly after winning the Glitterball trophy in two consecutive years with Emmerdale star Kelvin Fletcher, 37, and comedian Bill Bailey, 56.
Oti shared a selection of photographs highlighting her time on Strictly, with snaps of herself alongside her celebrity partners, and a group shot from the latest series. She captioned the post: '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. 'Lifting the glitter ball twice and having the best journey with all my celebrities, but also meeting and working with the best team, crew,
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