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Strictly Come Dancing's Ugo Monye has had to pull out of the live show this weekend due to an injury. Ugo, who is partnered up with Oti Mabuse, announced the news in a statement on Thursday saying they will both miss Saturday’s episode.

Sam Quek has backed her “work husbands” Ugo Monye and Dan Walker on Strictly Come Dancing.The Olympian and TV presenter spent the summer co-hosting Olympic Breakfast on the BBC alongside Dan, while she is a captain on Question Of Sport alongside former rugby star Ugo. Ugo in particular has been impressing the judges with his moves, with the 38 year old and his professional partner Oti Mabuse seeing their Couple’s Choice dance score them an incredible 31 points at the weekend.

Strictly Come Dancing star Oti Mabuse and her husband Marius Iepure have been happily married since 2014 after meeting during a dance trial in Germany.MORE: Oti Mabuse melts hearts with romantic post to husband MariusThe couple are both professional dancers, and Marius even performed on the BBC One dancing competition in the group numbers in 2017.WATCH: Oti shares the stage with husband Marius Iepure for an exciting announcementWhen Oti isn't posting Instagram photos of herself rehearsing with

Strictly star Ugo Monte is currently setting the dancefloor alight on Saturday nights with dance partner Oti Mabuse – and he'll be aiming to impress audiences tonight to avoid the dreaded first elimination.

Strictly Come Dancing star Oti Mabuse looked sensational as she joined Thursday's episode of RuPaul's Drag Race UK as a guest judge.The professional dancer, 31, wowed as she unveiled a stunning silver curly hairdo, which she accessorised with a sparkly headband. Oti looked incredible as she showcased her toned figure in a plunging metallic midi dress which featured sheer sleeves adorned with dazzling crystals.

Strictly professional dancer Oti Mabuse and partner Ugo Monye have been sharing fun updates from their training sessions ahead of their next big performance this weekend. And in one of her recent clips, 31-year-old Oti shows she's not just got a talent for dancing, as it turns out she has a brilliant singing voice too.The star shared a clip of her singing the intro lines to Sam Cooke's ballad, 'A Change Is Gonna Come,' to Ugo as he sat taking a break during training.

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Strictly Come Dancing fans were heartbroken when they learned that rugby player Ugo Monye had attended his late father’s funeral in the morning before performing his first dance with professional dance partner Oti Mabuse.The contestant is normally full of laughs and his partnership with South African-German star Oti has been incredibly fun so far, so it was a shock to learn of Ugo’s sad news.The pair took to the dance floor and delivered an incredible and energetic samba for audiences, filled

Strictly Come Dancing finally returned to our screens on Saturday night and we were delighted to see a whole host of new dancers lighting up our screens. The third dancer to take to the famous stage was sportsman Ugo Monye. READ: Gordon Ramsay's wife Tana fights back tears as daughter Tilly performs first Strictly danceThe sports pundit and former rugby union player was incredible as he rocked the Samba and really put his all into it.

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Strictly Come Dancing viewers were over the moon when the show returned to our screens with Tess Daly, Claudia Winkleman and the rest of the gang. And there’s even more reason to be excited because the dance partnerships have been unveiled.

The newest season of Strictly is here, and its 15 new celebrity contestants and their pairings have been revealed. We can't wait to see everyone take to the ballroom floor and this year we have multiple new professionals joining the cast.

Strictly Come Dancing viewers were over the moon when the show returned to our screens with Tess Daly, Claudia Winkleman and the rest of the gang. But now there’s even more reason to be excited because the dance partnerships have been unveiled - and there’s some great pairings set to brighten up our Saturday nights on the countdown to Christmas.

Oti Mabuse is finally back on our TV screens thanks to the return of Strictly Come Dancing, and one person who will be cheering her on in her bid to be crowned the winner for a third consecutive year is her husband, Marius Iepure.MORE: Oti Mabuse and Marius Iepure: their relationship in photosMarius is also a dancer - and he has even made an appearance on Strictly himself! Marius performed on the BBC One dancing competition in the group numbers in 2017 and the couple have been happily married

With the return of BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing just a few weeks away , the professional dancers on the show have been giving fans some sneak peeks at their on-screen glam for this season with some behind-the-scenes snaps shared to their social media pages. Earlier this week, Karen Hauer showcased a very different look as she ditched her trademark blonde crop for a lengthy brunette wig.

Oti Mabuse often stuns her fans with her gorgeous outfits, but on Friday, the star melted their hearts as she shared an adorable video of her pet dog.MORE: Dan Walker leaves Strictly's Oti Mabuse speechless with 'questionable' dance movesEven though International Dog Day was on Thursday, the star still found time to let her pooch shine in the spotlight, as she carried the pup in her arms.WATCH: Oti Mabuse leaves fans speechless with adorable home video"Hi," she whispered into the camera, before

Strictly Come Dancing, it's safe to say we're feeling very excited for this year's competition. Ahead of Strictly 2021, pro-dancer Oti Mabuse has shared a stunning hair transformation with fans on Instagram.

Strictly Come Dancing star Oti Mabuse wowed her fans with an incredible hair transformation, as she looked worlds away from her usual look on the ballroom dance floor.The German and South African professional has become a celebrity in her own right on the popular BBC talent series, having now become the first dancer to win two years in a row.

Strictly Come Dancing and soap fans were cheering as former Corrie star Katie McGlynn was unveiled as the seventh contestant joining this year’s Strictly live on BBC Breakfast - just ahead of the show’s own host Dan Walker being named as the eighth! And the 28-year-old actress, who had Corrie fans crying buckets when as the newlywed Sinead Tinker she died tragically from cancer last year, was delighted that the news was finally out there.

Strictly Come Dancing star Oti Mabuse turned 31 on Sunday, and the professional dancer has received plenty of gorgeous gifts.MORE: Strictly's Oti Mabuse and Marius Iepure's stylish love nest - photosOn Tuesday she amazed her fans when she shared an incredibly thoughtful one from a fanpage dedicated to her that had raised £155 for the Winnie Mabaso Foundation.WATCH: Motsi Mabuse's daughter pays adorable tribute to her 'auntie Oti'The charity, which is based in Oti's home country of South Africa,

If you've ever watched Strictly Come Dancing, you'll know all about the Mabuse sisters. Professional dancer Oti, 30, has led two of her celebrity partners to victory - comedian Bill Bailey in 2020 and actor Kelvin Fletcher the year before - while her older sister Motsi, 40, is on the judging panel having replaced Darcey Bussell.

Steph McGovern shared some lovely news with her fans on social media on Wednesday.

Oti Mabuse is known for her incredible choreography on Strictly Come Dancing, but the two-time champion had a different announcement to make on Tuesday.MORE: Oti Mabuse looks like Belle from Beauty and the Beast in striking yellow gownThe star revealed that she was launching a new podcast, The Rhythm of Life, and that the first episode would be airing on Wednesday.The Strictly professional posted a small trailer on Instagram, and said in the caption: "I'm SO excited to be bringing you a BRAND

Kelly Brook has been revealed to be the Frog on The Masked Dancer.The 41 year old, who recently said she "doesn't have the instinct" for marriage or kids, is the second to be eliminated from the semi-final of the programme after Strictly Come Dancing star Craig Revel Horwood. Judge Oti Mabuse was left feeling particularly happy as she managed to guess both Knickerbocker Glory and the Frog on tonight's episode.

Craig Revel Horwood has been unveiled as The Masked Dancer's Knickerbocker Glory.The 56 year old Strictly Come Dancing judge blew the panel of judges away as he took off his mask to reveal his face. Professional dancer Oti Mabuse had a proud face expression as she guessed his identity correctly before the costume came off.

The Masked Dancer viewers are convinced the celebrity behind Beagle is Jamie Redknapp – whose ex-wife Louise was unmasked as Flamingo on Sunday night. Viewers of the hit ITV show have a brand new bunch of celebrities to try and identify but this time, only from their dance moves.

Louise Redknapp has been unveiled as the Flamingo on The Masked Dancer.The 46 year old former Eternal star is the second celebrity to be voted off the show after Jordan Banjo was revealed to be the Viper on Saturday, 29 May. Judges chanted for Flamingo to take their mask off as the pink bird danced around before revealing it was Louise.

The Masked Dancer's Viper has been revealed to be Diversity star Jordan Banjo. The 28 year old, who recently revealed he once felt like a fraud in Diversity, kept judges Oti Mabuse,Davina McCall, Mo Gilligan and Jonathan Ross on their toes as some thought he could be Love Island's Tommy Fury while others guessed boxer Anthony Joshua.

New spin-off series The Masked Dancer premiers on Saturday 29 May with a roster of quirky contestants including Frog, Beetroot, Viper, Rubber Chicken, Flamingo, Knickerbocker Glory, Llama, Zip, Car Wash, Beagle and Scarecrow. Judging the disguised celebrities are returning panelists Jonathan Ross, Davina McCall and Mo Gilligan and newcomer – two-time Strictly Come Dancing champion – Oti Mabuse.

She's one of Strictly Come Dancing's biggest stars and a popular judge on The Greatest Dancer – but Oti Mabuse has said that being offered a job on The Masked Dancer was the best call of her life.The professional dancer and reigning champion of the Strictly ballroom is about to make her debut as a Masked Dancer judge, joining Mo Gilligan, Davina McCall and Jonathan Ross for their Masked Singer spin-off series.

When Joel Dommett left the I’m A Celebrity… jungle in second place back in 2016, the stand-up comedian never dreamed he’d go on to front a huge prime time hit. “If you’d have said, ‘Joel, in a couple of years, you’ll be standing next to a massive Carwash in a very bright suit on Saturday night television,’ I would never have guessed it!” Joel, 35, tells OK! as we catch up at our at our exclusive shoot.

Joel Dommett shares his excitement over new ITV show, The Masked Dancer, and revealed how he keeps their identities a secret - even from his beloved wife. In the video, the comedian has teased "big names" and "big reveals" in the upcoming TV series.

Strictly Come Dancing star Oti Mabuse has been feeling a little bit under the weather recently, and in her spare time she decided to try a gift from co-star Nancy Xu.MORE: Strictly's Oti Mabuse surprises fans with gorgeous wedding dress photoOti had been gifted some hot sauce by her fellow professional dancer, and thought it could be the perfect cure for her cold.However, the remedy proved to be a little too much for Oti, who took to her Instagram Stories to explain the disastrous results.WATCH:

Oti Mabuse has made a surprising confession about her sister – and we did not see it coming.The Strictly Come Dancing star is a two-time champion on the BBC One series – with consecutive wins no less – and her older sister, Motsi, is also a world-class dancer and judge on the show.READ: Oti Mabuse breaks her silence over Strictly Come Dancing quitting rumoursBut, when quizzed about who the better dancer is during her upcoming appearance on The Jonathan Ross Show on Saturday – Oti admitted it was

Strictly Come Dancing co-star, Craig Revel Horwood, 56, for one of the episodes. Speaking about teaming up with her husband on screen, Tess said: "It was great getting to join Vernon on the first Game of Talents.

Giovanni Pernice has admitted he doesn't understand how The Masked Dancer would work as Oti Mabuse signs up to become a celebrity detective.The Strictly Come Dancing professional, 30, has discussed his co-star Oti's new role, which will see her transfer from the BBC to ITV.