OHMYGOSSIP — Oti Mabuse will perform on ‘Dancing on Ice’ this weekend.
The former ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ pro dancer – who confirmed this week she has quit the BBC Latin and ballroom show – will perform a segment of her ‘I Am Here’ tour on screen for the first time since her announcement.
Oti will dance on a special platform above the centre of the ‘Dancing on Ice’ rink, on which ice skating legends Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean, and the show’s pros, will skate on.
The 31-year-old star – who is a judge on the ITV show – told The Sun newspaper: “I’m so honoured that Jayne and Christopher have choreographed the talented pro skaters for this special performance.
“It’s a dream come true to debut my ‘I Am Here’ tour on ‘Dancing On Ice’ this Sunday!
“This tour will be the end of the most amazing chapter of my life and it’s my way to say thank you to everyone that has supported me on this journey.”
Christopher admitted the collaboration with Oti was “hugely exciting”, and Jayne said she had “so much fun” working with Oti.
She said: “We always love to experiment with new ideas and it was so much fun working alongside Oti on this brand new routine.
“It really does show how much dance and ice skating can work in unison together.”
Earlier this week, Oti confirmed she has quit ‘Strictly’ after seven years, but insisted the programme will always have a special place in her heart.
The star – who is the only professional to have lifted the Glitterball trophy in two consecutive years after winning in 2019 with Kelvin Fletcher and again the following year with Bill Bailey – wrote: “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
“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 into 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.
“I will always Keeeep Dancing! and I will never forget my amazing Strictly experience! Lots of Love Oti xxx.(sic)”

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