Strictly Come Dancing professional dancers have allegedly been told to condemn Russia and Vladimir Putin, or 'never come back' to the BBC show.
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Oti Mabuse has announced she is leaving Strictly Come Dancing after seven years.
The professional dancer confirmed the news in an Instagram post on Tuesday morning following fans' fears she wouldn't return.
Oti, who is currently a judge on Dancing On Ice, shared images from her two winning moments on the show as well as snaps alongside all her celebrity partners over the years.
She won the Glitterball trophy in two consecutive years with Emmerdale star Kelvin Fletcher and comedian Bill Bailey.
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Oti said it isn't 'easy' to say goodbye and said it was a 'difficult' decision to leave the BBC One hit.
"Never easy to say goodbye," she started her post to her thousands of followers.
"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, producers, celebs and incredible professional dancers!
"You are my family and I adore you all forever. Thank you @sarahjamesface @jack.will.g and @jasongilkiso n for truly believing in me."
She went on: "I’m honestly so grateful to The BBC and will always remember that Strictly and BBC brought me to the UK - which I now call home and I have learnt and grown so much. - Thank You from the bottom of my heart.
"I can’t put in to words how difficult this decision has been, but I have decided not to return for the next series."
Oti went on to say: "Dance will always be my first love and to everyone, my family especially, friends, strictly fans and judges who have been my support
Strictly Come Dancing professional dancers have allegedly been told to condemn Russia and Vladimir Putin, or 'never come back' to the BBC show.
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has bagged yet another award. The deaf BBC EastEnders actress picked up a gong at the Visionary Arts Awards. Rose landed the Inspirational Person of the Year gong.
Rose Ayling-Ellis had another reason to celebrate this week as she picked up an award.
the Mirror reports. “I’m so honoured that Jayne and Christopher have choreographed the talented pro skaters for this special performance," she told The Sun.
AJ Odudu has admitted that she is "happy" for Oti Mabuse after she announced she would be quitting Strictly Come Dancing. Professional dancer Oti left fans in shock as she revealed that she would be exiting the BBC show after seven years. But, she has received support from fellow Strictly stars – with Craig Revel Horwood saying it's the "best move she'll ever make." And when asked about Oti's decision to start a new chapter, former Strictly contestant AJ, 34, had nothing but kind words for her., too "She'll always be part of the Strictly family, so I'm very happy for her!" the television presenter gushed to OK! at the BOOM! The Beauty Awards 2022 with ASOS, held at Magazine London on Tuesday.
Oti Mabuse has broken her silence as she quits BBC Strictly Come Dancing. The pro dancer took to social media this afternoon. Speaking to fans in the replies, Oti said: "Please don't make me cry again.
leaving Strictly Come Dancing after seven years. The two-time Strictly winner and new Dancing On Ice judge has called it quits after appearing as a professional dancer on the programme for seven series. Her statement started with: "Never easy to say goodbye.
Strictly dancer Oti Mabuse is leaving the show.
Strictly Come Dancing professional Oti Mabuse has announced that she is leaving the hit BBC show after seven years. The professional dancer, who has lifted the glitter ball twice with actor Kevin Fletcher and comedian Bill Bailey, took to Instagram to share the news that she had made the "difficult decision" to quit and start a new chapter.