Marius Iepure: Last News

Oti has been enjoying a break in her homeland of South Africa for the past few weeks with her dashing husband Marius Iepure.The pair decided to embark on the opportunity of a lifetime today as they swam with notoriously dangerous sharks.The Strictly Come Dancing star showed her Instagram followers a cage that she and Marius would be getting into alongside the majestic sea creatures.However, it appeared that Oti’s followers were more than just a bit concerned after she then went silent on the social media app for a while.After the experience, Oti filmed herself in a car saying: “A lot of you are asking if we survived because I haven’t responded in such a long time. “We definitely survived. It was one of the best things I’ve ever done and I would recommend doing it. “I don’t like to be scared because I don’t feel like fear should be a factor in my life.“Fear of anything, sharks, snakes, failure.

Strictly star Oti Mabuse announced her departure from the show earlier this year but has since admitted the transition was so "scary" that she questioned whether she could handle leaving it behind.The 32-year-old, who left her birthplace South Africa aged 16 to pursue a career in dance, was daunted about the prospect of turning away from the hit show that had first given her fame in the UK."I’ve been under this incredible umbrella for seven years, where people know on Saturday night you bring them joy, and you make them smile," she mused."When a lot of things in your business are based off that [feeling], it was really, really scary [to leave]."I was asking myself, ‘Am I ready? Am I fit enough to do this? Can I handle it?'" the ballroom star agonised.However she concluded in a new interview with Women's Health UK magazine that she has always been up for a "challenge".However, Oti had previously explained that she'd been keen to leave the show while it was still at its "peak".She'd also confided in Women's Health UK that she had insecurities about her changing metabolism, admitting that it had become increasingly difficult for her to "burn [fat] as fast as [I] used to"."Oh my gosh, what is this? Is this turning 30?!" she exclaimed, before adding: "My body has completely taken on a new shape [since] two, three years ago."Meanwhile, having already hit the main target that she arrived in the UK to achieve - winning Strictly - she decided it was time for new projects.That meant leaving the show behind, despite her sister Motsi still returning as a judge without her, and trying her hand at a Dancing On Ice judging role instead.Oti has appeared on Celebrity Gogglebox and The Masked Dancer too, while her husband Marius Iepure,

Dancing on Ice judge Oti Mabuse broke Strictly viewers' hearts last month when the popular dancer announced she was leaving the long-running show to focus on other projects.Her partners on the programme included Kelvin Fletcher and Bill Bailey, with whom she lifted the glitterball in 2019 and 2020, but behind the scenes she's loyal to one man – her husband Marius Iepure.MORE: Strictly's Craig Revel Horwood talks Oti Mabuse exit: 'It's brilliant news'You might know that Romanian-born Marius is a fellow dancer who appeared in group dances on Strictly in 2017 and you've probably guessed that he's one of Oti's biggest supporters.But do you know how the couple met and what they've each said about what keeps them together? Read on to find out more…WATCH: Oti Mabuse dances with husband following Strictly exitOti and Marius were introduced by another beloved member of the Strictly family – Oti's eldest sister and judge on the show, Motsi Mabuse!  Motsi suggested some male professionals for Oti to trial as dance partners after she moved from South Africa to Germany.MORE: Oti Mabuse's two destination weddings were nothing like sister Motsi's – detailsSEE: Dancing on Ice's Oti Mabuse's unexpected home gym where she stays fitMarius proved to be Oti's top choice and the talented pair not only won the German National Show Dance Championships and finished second at the World Latin Championships but also fell in love, going on to tie the knot in 2014. Oti and Marius started out as dance partners It wasn't all smooth sailing between the pair, however, as Oti has since admitted.

Oti Mabuse is finally back on our TV screens thanks to the return of Strictly Come Dancing, and one person who will be cheering her on in her bid to be crowned the winner for a third consecutive year is her husband, Marius Iepure.MORE: Oti Mabuse and Marius Iepure: their relationship in photosMarius is also a dancer - and he has even made an appearance on Strictly himself! Marius performed on the BBC One dancing competition in the group numbers in 2017 and the couple have been happily married since 2014 after meeting during a dance trial in Germany.Needless to say, Oti enjoys chatting about her handsome husband from time to time, so find out everything you need to know about the Romanian dancer…WATCH: Oti Mabuse and husband Marius announce

Strictly Come Dancing professional Oti Mabuse, 30, tied the knot with her husband and fellow dancer Marius Iepure, 38, in 2014.They met in Germany during a dance trial and went on to compete in a number of competitions together.The dancer discussed growing up in Africa and moving to different countries to pursue her dream career, in a chat with ex Strictly pro Joanne Clifton and Tjasa Vulic.Oti asked the podcast hosts about finding their way in a relationship with someone of a different culture and went on to share her own thoughts.She said on the She’s Just A Dancer podcast: “I’m African and my husband is from east Europe so we already come with a bit of sass.“He’s like, ‘I’m an eastern European warrior’ so there was a lot of let us learn

Oti Mabuse was visibly emotional during her appearance on Steph's Packed Lunch on Channel 4 this week as she revealed how coronavirus has impacted her friends and family. The Strictly Come Dancing star spoke candidly about her experience of losing someone to COVID, as she explained to her host: "My family's back in South Africa so because of the travel bans I haven't been able to see them in a couple of years.MORE: Inside Strictly's Oti Mabuse and Marius Iepure's luxury London home"It hurts, it's really sad.

Oti Mabuse, 30, has shared an adorable picture of her husband Marius Iepure and their puppy Leo on Instagram.The Strictly Come Dancing pro said she was going to get a cat because the pair had become so close.The social media snap showed Marius holding the pooch in his arms, as little Leo stared into his eyes adoringly.“And just like that...

Oti Mabuse and her dance partner comedian Bill Bailey have wowed judges throughout the 2020 series of Strictly Come Dancing as the show reaches the final of the competition.

Oti Mabuse first joined Strictly Come Dancing in 2015 and has since become a beloved member of the pro dancers.

Strictly Come Dancing pro, Oti Mabuse.

© @Copyright HELLO! Hello! Magazine has had an amazing 12 months, at the end of 2019 and now landing a presenting role on Steph's Packed Lunch. We have no doubt that her husband, , has been cheering her on every step of the way!While he is not as well-known as the star, Marius has made occasional appearances on TV and of course, Oti enjoys chatting about her handsome husband from time to time, so find out everything you need to know about the Romanian dancer…Marius is a 38-year-old professional dancer from Romania.

Strictly Come Dancing professional Oti Mabuse fell for her husband the second they set foot on the dancefloor together.

Monty Don: Gardeners' World host issues warning after shock discoveryRob appeared to be referring to the so-called Strictly curse, which is a term used to refer to a breakdown in the relationship of a participating celebrity or professional dancer during, or soon after the show.Oti has been married to her husband and fellow dancer Marius Iepure since 2012.Last year on the show, she danced and won with actor Kelvin Fletcher.During the series, the pair raised eyebrows with their sultry Rumba routine to Ain't No Sunshine.At the time, Oti’s sister Motsi Mabuse, who is a judge on the show, jokingly said of their routine: “Hold on Kelvin that’s my sister, stop it.”Judge Craig Revel Horwood also jokingly branded the routine “filth”.Oti laughed off

Strictly Come Dancing professional Oti Mabuse, 29, tied the knot with her spouse Marius Iepure, 37, in 2012.The dancer has said her husband, who is also a dancer, doesn’t mind her dancing with male celebrities, but admitted he warns her dance partners before they get close on the dancefloor. Recalling one particular moment, Oti said her spouse had rejected her flowers giffted from her 2018 partner Graeme Swann.She said: “I remember when he met Graeme, and Graeme is one of my best friends now, but he knew nothing about me.“He came with a big bouquet of flowers and said, 'Oti, I am so excited for our journey.’“Out of nowhere my husband came in, took the whole bouquet out and said, ‘She's allergic to flowers’.“It works for him, but I never got

Karen Hauer, 37, who is best known for being one of the professionals on Strictly Come Dancing, was questioned about her new boyfriend, David Webb, by host of The One Show, Alex Jones, 43.The professional dancer shied away from the camera and said she was "so shy" when it came to talking romance.It came during a discussion about Strictly's Oti Mabuse, 29, and husband Marius Iepure, 37, hosting their own dance and stretch classes during the coronavirus lockdown, when Alex took the opportunity to ask Karen about her beau.As the former wife of Kevin Clifton talked about her recent project, she said: "David will read a book at seven o clock," with the presenter then interrupting the Strictly star.Alex said: "Now wait a minute now, people won't

Strictly Come Dancing’s Oti Mabuse has teamed up with her husband Marius Iepure and co-star Karen Hauer and her partner to create free online classes for both adults and kids during the coronavirus pandemic – and she’s having a whale of a time.

Oti Mabuse! Fresh from landing a new TV gig, the Strictly Come Dancing champion has shared another exciting announcement with her fans; she is embarking on her own solo tour in 2021.The I AM HERE tour will be a first for Oti, as she will perform 50 shows across the UK for the first time, and understandably she says it is "a dream come true".