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Strictly Come Dancing's Oti Mabuse quits BBC show after seven years
22.02.2022 - 15:01 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Strictly dancer Oti Mabuse is leaving the show.
The star announced the news to Instagram followers on Tuesday morning and said she thought of everyone involved in the production as "family" and she'd found the decision to move on "difficult".
Oti has been a professional on the BBC series for seven years and won the competition with a celebrity partner on two occasions.
She said: "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, producers, celebs and incredible professional dancers!
"You are my family and I adore you all forever. Thank you @sarahjamesface @jack.will.g and @jasongilkison for truly believing in me."
Sharing that she is thankful to the series, the Mirror reports she added: "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.
"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 everyday unforgettable! I love you." She ended the post: "I will always Keeeep Dancing! and I will never forget my amazing Strictly experience! Lots of Love Oti xxx."
The Dancing On Ice judge shared several snaps of her time on the show.
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