Oti Mabuse says standing ovations were 'hardest' part of Dancing on Ice stint due to cold

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Dancing on Ice judge Oti Mabuse has taken to Instagram to reveal the behind-the-scenes "panic" that ensued "every time" she stood up to give a standing ovation, due to the ITV show's cold temperatures.

In a candid post, the former Strictly Come Dancing star, 31, reflected on the biggest struggle she faced during her time on the show, after having made her debut as a judge this season.In view of her 644,000 followers, the dance professional shared a behind-the-scenes snap of her time on the programme.The dance pro could be seen sitting down wearing a stunning evening dress while a fluffy dressing gown had been draped around her to keep her warm.In the caption, Oti opened up on the "hardest part" of the show which resulted in a "hectic panic" every time she went to stand and applaud the contestants.Oti wrote: "Everyone constantly asks how I survived ten weeks on @dancingonice because I like being warm....A post shared by Oti Mabuse (@otimabuse)"THIS IS WHAT IT LOOKED LIKE UNDER THAT TABLE!!!!"I wasn’t playing with that cold," she added alongside a series of laughing faces."Hardest thing was the standing ovations because there was a hectic panicking quick change every time I got up," she ended her post.The star's followers took to the comments to weigh in on the behind-the-scenes snap.Dancing on Ice pro Karina Manta admitted that she faced the same problem.She wrote: "The fluffy dressing gowns are life saving!!"I am in mine until SECONDS before I have to go through the tunnel."Instagram user mervyncowdell4837 quipped: "Brilliant Oti."While swooshflawlessuk admitted: "I would do the same," alongside a laughing face.In February, Oti announced that she had made the decision to quit Strictly after seven years on the show and.