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Oti Mabuse has revealed that the next series of Strictly Come Dancing will be her last one.

Oti Mabuse, 30, had an incredible end to 2020 as she lifted the Glitterball trophy alongside her Strictly Come Dancing partner Bill Bailey, however, shortly after her triumph on the dance show, the UK was forced into a third lockdown to stop the rapid spread of the coronavirus.The professional dancer has now shared the experience has been “difficult” to process as all her jobs and plans were suddenly “taken away”.Speaking on how she has found the most recent lockdown, Oti said: “That was hard."However, the professional dancer realises that many have had to face even tougher times during the past year, especially those working on the front line of the pandemic.She continued: “To be honest, you can’t really say it was hard when there are

Strictly Come Dancing professional Neil Jones, 38, last took to the dance floor in 2019 with celebrity dance partner Alex Scott, 36.Speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk, he said he felt disappointed he couldn’t get her to the semi-final.The dancer was asked if Janette Manrara was gutted that she didn’t win the 2020 series with partner HRVY, after she reached her furthest point in the competition with a celebrity so far.The dancing duo missed out on the Glitterball trophy to Oti Mabuse and Bill Bailey.He said: “I think it was her first musicals week, she had never gone past the quarters.“No I don’t think she was gutted at all, I think she was over the moon.She was really proud of HRVY.READ MORE: Joanna Lumley's brilliantly pinpointed why UK

Radio Times magazine about his weight gain.“I’ve also put on weight.

A post shared by Jamie Laing (@jamielaing)Jamie went on to talk of his relief after the performance, saying: "Afterwards I let go and oh my God, it was dreamy.'"Jamie and Karen first performed their Hercules routine in week 3 of the competition.At the time the couple scored 23 points which left them safe in the middle of the leaderboard.The couple got to perform the dance a second time as the dancing duo made the final four of the competition.However, Jamie and Karen missed out on winning the Glitterball trophy as Oti Mabuse and Bill Bailey were crowned the series winners.While talking on Strictly It Takes Two with Zoe Ball amid the couple reaching the final, Karen opened up on how "tough" he had worked during the competition.She explained:

Oti Mabuse’s husband Marius lepure has called her out for teaching her Strictly Come Dancing 2020 partner Bill Bailey, 56, a “dangerous” lesson outside of the training room.

Anton Du Beke, 54, this afternoon.The Channel 4 host apologised for her remark, which she issued while chatting to Anton and his former Strictly Come Dancing co-star Kelvin Fletcher, 37, on Steph’s Packed Lunch.Anton seemed less than impressed with the former BBC Breakfast star when she suddenly declared that she wanted Oti Mabuse, 30, to win the Glitterball trophy on Strictly 2020 with her partner Bill Bailey, 56.After gushing over his rival pro dancer in the competition, Steph said sorry to Anton for hinting that she wasn’t rooting for him and his dance partner Jacqui Smith at the time, despite him being a regular guest on her Channel 4 show.Steph got onto the subject after Kelvin praised his former dance partner Oti, who he won Strictly

Love Island star Curtis Pritchard has admitted he no longer speaks to his pals from the show. While appearing on Steph’s Packed Lunch with his brother AJ Pritchard, Strictly’s Bill Bailey asked Curtis whether he still speaks to his co-stars.The reality star, 24, replied: "I haven't, no.

Curtis Pritchard has ditched his Love Island pals after landing a role on reality TV show Celebs Go Dating.

Strictly Come Dancing 2020 contestant HRVY, 21, wrapped up his stint on the BBC show with Janette Manrara, 37, last month, when the dancing duo missed out on the Glitterball trophy to Bill Bailey, 56, and Oti Mabuse, 30.

Oti Mabuse, 30, reveals that her 2019 Strictly Come Dancing partner and series winner Kelvin Fletcher, 36, supported her throughout last year's competition, which saw her take the title two years in a row alongside Bill Bailey.The dancer explained that he calmed her "nerves" before the final by sending her a sweet message of encouragement.During an appearance on The One Show, Alex Jones and Jermaine Jenas also spoke to Death In Paradise actor Ralf Little, who welcomed Kelvin as a guest to the island of Guadeloupe.Turning to Oti, Jermaine asked if they stayed in touch to which she replied: "Yeah we do!"He sent me a message right before I went on in the final because I was really, really nervous and he was like, 'Go do your best, go make

This Morning’s consumer expert Alice Beer, 55, opened up about her tough few weeks over the Christmas period, after she contracted coronavirus from one of her daughters.She explained to hosts Phillip Schofield, 58, and Rochelle Humes, 31, that today was her first day out of her bed in two weeks.She revealed: “One of my daughters gave it to me as a Christmas present, thank you very much, and I'm in week three and it's been really tough.“This is my first day out of bed in two weeks!”Alice went on to say the coronavirus was a “horrid thing even for someone who considers themselves fairly healthy".But, reassuring fans, she added: “You can come through it though."Oti Mabuse gets upset on seeing Strictly partner Bill Bailey's videoRegular This

Oti Mabuse was seen wiping away tears after an update from Bill Bailey.The Strictly Come Dancing pro was partnered up with the comedian in the latest series of the BBC show.And now the 55-year-old funny man couldn't resist sharing a big moment with the dancer via Instagram.He shared a clip of him exercising in view of 173,000 followers, as well as a "personal message" with Oti.The actor had the South African welling up, as she responded in view of her own 553,000 fans on the picture-sharing app.She branded him "amazing" as she teased a direct reply she'd got, saying it had made her day.Bill had originally been seen working out in a video, seemingly taken while on a treadmill."Hello Oti.

Never Mind The Buzzcocks reboot, saying that working on the show was “some of the best fun I’ve ever had on television”.Back in September, it was reported that the much-loved BBC panel show was to return to screens on Sky.“I don’t think there is a show that’s similar now,” Bailey told The Mirror in a new interview. “I don’t think there is anything that’s replaced it.

Strictly Come Dancing professional James Jordan, 42, had given his verdict about the 2020 dancing duos on Twitter during the live shows every week.The dancer didn’t hold back as he said the semi-final was the “worst” it had been to date and also said the judges “need improvement”.The dancer went on to hit out at Craig Revel Horwood, 55, for rewarding Bill Bailey a higher mark than Maisie Smith at one point during the final.When asked about comments he made about the show, the judge has now said: “Oh, he would say that.

Maisie Smith could earn mega cash if she quits her acting job on EastEnders, according to reports.

Maisie Smith has been photographed putting on a casual display days after the Strictly Come Dancing final. The 19 year old made it to the finals of the popular BBC show with professional dance partner Gorka Marquez, but missed out on winning to Oti Mabuse and comedian Bill Bailey.

Strictly winner Bill Bailey has told how he very nearly set the dancefloor alight.

Bill Bailey, 55, was crowned the winner of the 2020 series of Strictly Come Dancing alongside his dance partner Oti Mabuse last weekend. However, the comedian has today divulged that not all went to plan during the show’s grand finale, as he “kicked over” one of the pyrotechnic boxes in the group number.Speaking out on the close call, Bill explained: “There was a pre-recorded section where we did a walk down at the beginning of the show. “Jamie [Laing] and I were on one side and Maisie [Smith] and HRVY were on the other, and we had a count in and then we had to walk down."Bill shared that he and fellow finalist Jamie both missed the count, so a stage manager had offered to count them in.“Jamie and I were like, ‘Yes, yes, we’re fine, between

Strictly Come Dancing winner Bill Bailey appeared on Lorraine on Monday where he told to Ranvir Singh about a near disaster that occurred on the day of the final.

Oti Mabuse has offered to choreograph Bill Bailey’s next comedy tour after they won Strictly Come Dancing.