Strictly Come Dancing's AJ Odudu 'very happy' for Oti Mabuse as she quits BBC show

Strictly Come Dancing professional Graziano Di Prima has told OK! that it would be a dream come true if his fiancée Giada Lini could join the show to replace Oti Mabuse. Oti confirmed her exit recently and while Graziano, 27, tells us he'll miss his friend dearly on the show, he'd love his future wife to take her place. When asked about who should replace Oti, Graziano said: "I don’t know! That’s up to the BBC.

We expect intricate routines from Strictly Come Dancing pro Graziano di Prima and his fiancée Giada Lini, who’s on Dancing With The Stars in Italy. But when it comes to their Italian wedding this summer, the pair tell OK! their first dance will be a much more relaxed affair. The couple, who’ve been dating for six years, have twice been forced to push back their big day thanks to the pandemic.

Strictly Come Dancing professional Oti Mabuse is reportedly being replaced by fellow professional Jowita Prztstal as the rising star returns for a second series. Oti, 31, announced earlier this week she will be leaving the show after seven years. Jowita, 27, is said to be in line to be promoted on the show alongside Oti’s departure.

There's set to be another Dancing On Ice first this weekend as Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean are joined by a fellow judge on the ice.

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.

Oti Mabuse and her husband Marius Lepure are gearing up for their I Am Here tour – and the couple gave fans a sneak peek into rehearsals on Thursday, and wow!MORE: Strictly's Motsi Mabuse inundated with support after heartbreaking messageThe professional dancers, who have been married since 2014, showed off their skill as they shared a passionate embrace on their dancefloor. Wearing in black leggings and a coordinating top, Strictly Come Dancing star Oti looked fabulous whilst dancing with her man, who was also dressed in black.WATCH: Oti Mabuse makes joke about family judging her all her lifeTheir appearance comes days after Oti shocked fans when she confirmed her decision to leave Strictly after seven years on the show.MORE: Oti Mabuse's rare comment on marrying her 'beautiful' husband aged 23SEE: Strictly's Oti Mabuse melts hearts with romantic post to husband MariusOn Tuesday, the two-time Strictly champion wrote: "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… Dance will always be my first love and to everyone, my family especially, friends, strictly fans and judges who have been my support throughout my Strictly journey, thank you for being incredible! You are irreplaceable in my heart and have made every day unforgettable! I love you." Oti and Marius will be doing on tour soonAlthough future plans for Oti are yet to be confirmed, the dancer has, of course, done plenty of TV work during her time on Strictly.

Oti Mabuse announced this week she will be leaving Strictly Come Dancing after seven years on the show.The professional dancer is a hugely popular star on the BBC celebrity dance competition, but reports have emerged her departure comes after the BBC struggled to book celebrities to match her ever-growing profile. Oti, 31, is currently a judge on ITV's Dancing on Ice and is also part of the panel on The Masked Singer.The star will also host a brand new dating show on ITV, called Romeo and Juliet.

Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood has reacted to Oti Mabuse’s exit from the BBC show, saying it’s the “best move she’ll ever make.” Craig, who has been on the programme since it launched in 2004, appeared on ITV’s This Morning shortly after the news broke that professional dancer Oti, 31, had bowed out of the series after seven years. Hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield asked Craig, 57, how he felt about Oti’s decision, to which he replied: “That’s fantastic.

Former Strictly Come Dancing pro Oti Mabuse has been inundated with touching messages from her co-stars after she announced she was leaving the show. Oti, who revealed she had quit the BBC One series after an amazing seven years on the dance floor, posted the news on her Instagram account, admitting it had been a very “difficult decision”.The 31 year old, who is now a judge on ITV’s Dancing on Ice, also paid credit to the team in front of the camera and behind the scenes, as she said she’d miss them all immensely.

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.

Bez has become the latest contestant to be voted off Dancing On Ice. After a skate-off against Sally Dynevor and her pro partner Matt, Bez, 57, was the celebrity to be booted off the show by the judges.