After seven years of lighting up our screens as a professional on Strictly Come Dancing, Oti Mabuse quit the show last year, but do not fear as Oti has just announced her next endeavour.
During her time on the show, Oti was a fan favourite and took home the disco ball trophy on two occasions - once in 2019 with Emmerdale actor Kelvin Fletcher and then again a year later with comedian Bill Bailey.
But Oti has now said bye to her dancing days and she revealed that she will be hosting a festival in the summer.
Taking to her Instagram, the dancer shared a photo with of her smiley self with the caption, “Eeekk!!!! So Excited to be hosting my first EVER festival🥳 And not just any festival it’s a BIG festival @thebigfeastival❤️ A WEEKEND FILLED with everything I love food, comedy, music and live entertainment for the whole family to enjoy.”
The Big Feastival is located on the farm of former Blur bassist Alex James and takes place over the August bank holiday weekend. Celebrating music, food and 'good times', the event looks to be a family friendly festival.
Friends ands fans flocked to the comments to share their support for the dancer with one commenting, "YES!!! You go queen🔥" with drag queen The Vivienne offering up her congrats with a simple emoji, "👏👏👏".
How old is Oti Mabuse?
Oti is 32 years old. She was born 8 August 1990.
Why did Oti Mabuse quit Strictly?
Oti was on Strictly for seven years and quit in 2022. Announcing her departure on Instagram, 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 glitterball 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.”
What is Oti Mabuse doing now?
In addition to hosting the upcoming festival, she has been a panelist on ITV’s The Masked Dancer since 2021 and a judge on Dancing on Ice since 2022. Last year she also had her first big presenting gig on the reality singing show Romeo and Duet.
Who is Oti Mabuse's husband?
Oti married her husband, fellow dancer Marius Iepure, in 2014. The two met while living in Germany and moved to London in 2015.
How many sisters does Oti Mabuse have?
Oti has one sister, Motsi Mabuse who is also a professional dancer and a judge on Strictly.
Who has Oti Mabuse won Strictly with?
Oti has won Strictly twice. She first lifted the Glitterball in series 17 with Kelvin Fletcher and a year later with Bill Bailey during series 18.
Does Oti Mabuse have Instagram?
Yes and you can follow her @otimabuse.