OHMYGOSSIP — Motsi Mabuse has been confirmed as the new ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ judge.
The South African star – whose sister is ‘Strictly’ pro Oti Mabuse – has been announced as Dame Darcey Bussell’s replacement for the upcoming series of the BBC’s hugely popular ballroom competition and she will sit on the panel alongside Craig Revel Horwood, Shirley Ballas and Bruno Tonioli.
She said: “I am absolutely overjoyed to be joining the ‘Strictly’ judging panel. I have so much respect and admiration for the other three judges and hope to add my own bit of sparkle to the show. I can’t wait to get started!”
Motsi, 38, has been a judge on ‘Let’s Dance’ in Germany – having previously appeared in 2007 as a contestant – and she is both a former South African Champion and German Latin Champion in 2009 and 2010 respectively.
Charlotte Moore, director of BBC Content, added: “Motsi is a brilliant addition to the show. She is a wonderful dancer in her own right and already has years of experience as a judge under her belt. We’re all looking forward to welcoming her to the ‘Strictly’ family.”
And the show’s executive producer Sarah James praised Motsi’s “energy and passion for dance” as she opened up on the new appointment.
She said: “I am incredibly excited that Motsi Mabuse is joining the show. Motsi’s natural warmth, energy and passion for dance makes her the perfect addition to our esteemed judging panel.”
Motsi’s younger sister Oti, 28, has been paired with Anthony Ogogo, Danny Mac, Jonnie Peacock and Graeme Swann over her own ‘Strictly’ career as a pro, while earlier this year she also appeared on the panel of Beeb show ‘The Greatest Dancer’ alongside fellow captains Matthew Morrison and Cheryl.
Source: celebretainment.com
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