Oti Mabuse: Last News

JUDGE Oti Mabuse told Ekin-Su Culculoglu to still "be sexy" after the star covered up on last night's Dancing on Ice following complaints about her raunchy outfits. The Love Island winner, 28, transformed into singing nun Maria von Trapp from the 1965 musical The Sound of Music. Ekin-Su’s first dance in week one was shrouded in controversy after her see-through catsuit prompted 112 complaints to Ofcom.

Dancing on Ice is set to introduce a major format change this weekend following a slew of Ofcom complaints after last weekend's show.

DANCING On Ice fans have claimed actress Carley Stenson was overmarked last night after revealing her friendship with judge Oti Mabuse. The Hollyoaks star delivered an incredible routine and topped the leaderboard with a huge score of 36. The Vivienne was some 7.5 points behind in second place with a still impressive 26.5.

DANCING On Ice star Carley Stenson has exclusively revealed that she is friends with judge Oti Mabuse off screen. Carley, 40, who first became a household name in 2000 when she played Steph Cunningham in Hollyoaks, is now following in the footsteps of husband Danny Mac. Well the ice version of it anyway as Danny appeared on Strictly Come Dancing in 2016.

The brand new series of Dancing On Ice kicked off this even and just minutes into the show, viewers were already complaining.

DANCING on Ice 2018 champion Jake Quickenden is calling for a show shake-up ahead of the new series. The 34-year-old says judges should have experience on the ice to earn a place on the panel. It comes ahead of Strictly star Oti Mabuse's second year on Dancing on Ice as a judge.

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.

This weekend, the Strictly Come Dancing final will hit our screens with Fleur East, Molly Rainford, Hamza Yassin and Helen Skelton all battling it out to win the Glitterball trophy.

BBC bosses have made a huge change to the Strictly Come Dancing schedule for its quarter-final week. The main show has been swapped from its regular Saturday slot on December 3 to 8pm on Friday, December 2 because of the FIFA World Cup's televised fixtures on the channel. The results show will then air on Saturday at the earlier time of 5.40pm.

ESCAPE to the Chateau star Dick Strawbridge's eldest Son, James, shared a series of photos inside his father's famous French home - but then he quickly said it was a mistake. James took to Instagram where he posted three pictures showing the inside of the iconic Escape to the Chateau home.

SALLY Nugent looked sensational as she hopped onto the sofa this morning to present BBC Breakfast. The TV star was on presenting duties alongside Jon Kay for the morning as she took her place on the infamous red sofa.

SIMON Cowell has been spotted looking slimmer than ever as he showed off his three-stone weight loss on a night out. The Britain's Got Talent boss smiled for the cameras as he was seen leaving the Variety Club Showbusiness Awards in London on Monday night. Simon, 63, looked suave in an all-black suit, which he paired with a black top and shiny black shoes for the night at the London Hilton.

AMANDA Holden has revealed she is in negotiations with Simon Cowell over her future on Britain's Got Talent. The TV star - who stepped up as head judge during Simon's absence on the talent show - teased her boss in front of a live audience at the Variety Club Awards.

SHIRLEY Ballas was overcome with emotion as her son Mark won Dancing with the Stars this week. The proud mum, 62, struggled to hold back tears as the pro dancer lifted the trophy with TikTok star Charli D'Amelio. In an emotional video Shirley – who is the head judge on Strictly – told her followers: “So, I've stayed up all night.

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,

The dancers then pulled away her uniform to reveal a beautiful blue princess dress, which kickstarted the mesmerising festive spectacle.Performing a three-minute routine, Christmas shoppers and commuters were left captivated by the impromptu dance, as the troupe perfectly executed a series of jaw-dropping lifts and spins.One bystander said: “That was so magical, I couldn’t take my eyes off of it – it has made me feel like Christmas is coming.”While another added: “Oh my goodness – I can’t believe it.

THE MASKED Dancer final saw Scissors crowned the winner as Glee star Heather Morris after Hollywood actor Adam Garcia finished in second place as Onomatopoeia. The spin-off to The Masked Singer has kept everyone guessing for weeks, and tonight the answers were finally revealed.  The final saw the three masked celebrities remaining, Scissors, Onomatopoeia and Pearly King, dance to be crowned the winner. After each of them performed for the judging panel, the vote offs began with Pearly King going first, who was revealed as Strictly legend Bruno Tonioli.

THE MASKED Dancer fans were in shock as Bruno Tonioli was unmasked as Pearly King. The spin-off to The Masked Singer has kept everyone guessing for weeks, and tonight the answers were finally revealed.  The final saw the three masked celebrities remaining, Scissors, Onomatopoeia and Pearly King, dance to be crowned the winner. But unfortunately, Pearly King was pipped at the final and was given the boot by the judges.

Strictly Come Dancing returned for its 20th series this weekend, as our favourite celebrities took to the dance floor to perform dazzling routines. From Ellie Simmonds to Kaye Adams, a brilliant line-up of stars waltzed across the dancefloor to impress the judges and viewers at home.

Vick Hope has spoken exclusively to HELLO! about the way she and other women in the entertainment industry support each other – and it's so inspiring.MORE: Exclusive: Vick Hope talks feeling pressure on Strictly – and who she's backing this yearA guest at HELLO!'s recent Inspiration Awards at London's Corinthia Hotel, the star told us about a WhatsApp group for black celebrity women started by her friend, former Strictly Come Dancing star Oti Mabuse, which aims to celebrate each other's achievements.WATCH: Vick Hope reveals who's she's backing on Strictly!When asked who Vick thinks is the kindest person in the public eye, she revealed:"Oti Mabuse, who I just think is the sweetest, kindest person. It's all about lifting other people up.