"In fact I've asked for two, one on each side. These are external links and will open in a new windowMotsi Mabuse, elder sister of Strictly Come Dancing star Oti, has been named as Dame Darcey Bussell's replacement on the BBC One show's judging panel.Originally from South Africa, Motsi is a former South African champion and German Latin champion and a judge on Strictly Come Dancing's German version.Mabuse, 38, said she was "absolutely overjoyed" to be joining the panel and hoped to "add her own bit of sparkle".Her sister Oti has been a professional on four editions of the hit BBC show.Charlotte Moore, director of BBC Content, said Motsi Mabuse would be "a brilliant addition to the show" when it returns for its 17th series later this year. Thanks!
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Image caption The pair won the first series of Strictly Come Dancing in 2004 . News, photos, videos and full episode guide Soaps The more flamboyant the better... sequins galore please! Mabuse with fellow Let's Dance judges Jorge Gonzalez and Joachim Llambi "Oti - recently seen as a dance captain on BBC One's The Greatest Dancer - has been confirmed as one of the professional dancers on Strictly this year.The 28-year-old previously competed on two seasons of Let's Dance when her sister was a judge.In the 2016 season, Oti and her celebrity partner were among the first to be eliminated, thanks in part to a score of three out of 10 from her sister.Oti has described sister as her first coach and an inspiration for her own dance career.The younger Mabuse responded to her sibling's new role with a "Yayyy!!!" "Sarah James, Strictly's executive producer, echoed her sentiments, saying the new judge's "natural warmth, energy and passion for dance" would make her "the perfect addition".Mabuse started out as a professional dancer and competed on Let's Dance, the German version of Strictly, before becoming one of its judges.She will join Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel-Horwood and Bruno Tonioli on the BBC show's panel. Find the newsletter for you "You will find me at the buffet table... All night. Test your knowledge of the Strictly dances!The night's big highlights, from DIY trophies to Kermit and Miss Piggy.The BBC says adjustments will be made "to ensure the high standards audiences know and love".Alexandra Burke says she was told to bleach her skin and style her hair "to appeal to white people".Love Island Australia is one of several imports and repeats now filling the schedules.The singer has a "newly glued forehead" but has not broken any bones, she tells fans on Instagram.The pop star was taken to hospital after falling off the Thames towpath while riding her bike. Anyone deemed non-essential is a goner.”The source claimed only about 25 per cent of the usual crew would be working on the show, which could make the whole process take much longer than usual.Meanwhile the judging panel – which is still unconfirmed amidst reports that Other rumoured changes to the usual format include an absence of big name music acts during the results show, all professional group dances being pre-recorded a month before the show and of course a later start date – although most measures are still subject to change based on how the situation develops.The Strictly 2020 line-up hasn’t been confirmed yet but it is currently believed that the series will begin in September.Six bottles of bestselling wine for just £38.94, plus free delivery!Sign up to be the first to know when we launch the new website!For coffee delivered tomorrow, or next week. "I'm so proud to be on the show, it's my family's favourite show," he said. "She added that she was inspired by the success of another of last year's finalists, fellow YouTuber Joe Sugg. The Russian dancer announced the news on his Twitter account, saying it's … Oti Mabuse announces big news with Strictly partner Kelvin Fletcher ‘Very special’ OTI MABUSE, who is a judge on The Greatest Dancer, will be reuniting with her Strictly Come Dancing …
I want to inspire people with a disability - that would mean a lot to me. BBC Radio 1 DJ Clara Amfo has fuelled rumours that she may be joining Strictly Come Dancing's 2020 line-up. ... head judge on the BBC entertainment … Strictly Come Dancing: Who might replace Darcey Bussell? Pasha Kovalev has announced he is leaving Strictly Come Dancing after "eight fantastic years".