Strictly’s Motsi Mabuse updates fans about her family’s safety in Ukraine

Amanda Holden has wowed fans as she flaunted her flexibility on social media.The Britain's Got Talent judge lay on a sofa in her bedroom as she pointed her leg straight up in the air, parading her endless legs in a pair of bright pink satin pyjamas.The £150 pyjamas were adorned with fluffy sleeves and diamante buttons, and matched with gorgeous Fuschia pink high heeled shoes, adding an extra touch of glamour to the look.Amanda's look was completed with smoky eye make-up, which left the star looking as radiant as ever in the stunning snap.Another photograph in the series showed the TV personality sitting on the sofa in her bedroom with her legs crossed, looking sophisticated as she gazed into the distance.She captioned the beautiful post: "Never knowingly underdressed! Thank you @nadinemerabi for this gorgeous piece in time for #MothersDay."Amanda dazzled her followers as she struck a similar pose to fashion icon Victoria Beckham, who has often been seen striking the same pose in social media photographs.Fans and famous friends were quick to comment on the star's stunning pose and outfit, with Dancing On Ice finalist and Pussycat Dolls star Kimberly Wyatt posting love hearts in the comments.Good Morning Britain host Susanna Reid also said "Love", while Dame Kelly Holmes said: "Love this."The look also delighted fans, with one saying: "Pink lady looking awesome," while a second added: "Your outfit is so cool too."Many fans also posted a series of heart-eye emojis or flame emojis, commenting on Amanda's stunning loungewear style.Along with Amanda's stunning look, the series of snaps also gave fans a glimpse into the star's chic bedroom.The monochrome room was decorated with a luxurious double bed, complete with velvet

Samantha, has shared her thoughts on Prince Harry's announcement that he will not be attending a memorial service for Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.Harry will not return to the UK from the US to join the Royal Family at the high-profile occasion in Westminster Abbey on March 29, a spokesperson for the duke confirmed.Philip died just under a year ago in April 2021 at the age of 99, with Harry returning to the UK for his funeral, without Meghan.The duke wants to bring his son Archie and baby daughter Lilibet to visit from the US, but he and his family are "unable to return to his home" because it is too dangerous, a legal representative previously said.Former military serviceman Harry, 36, is currently taking legal action against the Home Office who stripped him of his security from the Met Police after stepping down as a working royal.Speaking exclusively to Daily Star from her home in Florida, his sister-in-law, Samantha said: "I think the bottom line is naturally, he would have security, asking to make security such a big issue seems like some sort of excuse on the grounds that the whole Royal Family are attending."As the whole world has seen The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their children live such high profile lives yet with a resemblance of normality, they don't always take private jets and travel coach (economy), while on royal duty they have security, it's the same with Princess Anne."Harry and Meghan stepped down from royal duty and wanted to pursue the red carpets and be American so therefore it only seems right and protocol that they're not entitled to the same benefits that royal duty comes with."She added: "To demand it, he's a family member, that hasn't changed but to demand things that being in duty

Montana Brown has opened up on life after Love Island for many contestants, and said that some of those that don’t end up successful feel “embarrassed” about returning to their day jobs. Montana, 26, shot to fame on the popular ITV2 show in 2017 and lasted an impressive 50 days in the Love Island villa. While Montana has gone on to become a successful influencer, as well as launching her own swimwear line called Swim Society, not everyone ends up successful after leaving the show.

Sophie Price announced she's set to marry boyfriend Harry Brooks just hours after her sister Katie Price reportedly split from her fiancé Carl Woods.The 32 year old, who recently shared a look inside her stunning home, took to her Instagram feed to share the exciting news with her 85,500 followers as she posted a photo of her hand outstretched with an emerald rectangular rock sitting on her ring finger. "Well I didn't expect that round the fire pit last night...I said YES!!! #imengaged#yes #summerwedding," she wrote in the caption, indicating that she'll be tying the knot in the warmer months of the year. Fans were quick to gush over the announcement as one person wrote: "Omgggg!!! Huge huge congratulations to you both!!! So happy for you guys!" with two red heart emojis.

Strictly Come Dancing judge Motsi Mabuse has taken to Twitter to fume that people are starting to "stop caring" about the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.The wife of Ukrainian dancer Evgenij Voznyuk, 40, who she shares a daughter with, has been raising awareness of the war in Ukraine on her social media platforms.In view of her 72,700 fans, the dance professional told how she feared people were starting to become indifferent to the crisis.Motsi wrote: "The longer this continues the less people care!" alongside praying hands emoji.Replying to her post, she added: "Children are still dying."Bombs still flying."Just days ago, Motsi told how she feared the situation in Ukraine "doesn't feel good".The star relayed her thoughts on the ongoing conflict, [removed 'in Ukraine'] comparing it to the coronavirus lockdowns.Motsi wrote: "Remember after the first lockdown how we all thought we will never see a lockdown again and then boom a second lockdown longer than the first one."This is what the situation feels like!"It seems like the situation is escalating..."Just doesn’t feel good!!!!" she ended her post.Last week, Motsi told how her Ukrainian parents-in-law were in bunkers in Kharkiv following Russia's invasion.Motsi reassured fans that she is in contact with Evgenij’s parents but explained the terrifying situation the city is facing.She penned on Saturday morning: “They spent more than half the day yesterday in the bunkers!“In Kharkiv, there are heavy battles so we can’t get to them!“At the moment there is nothing we can do.

Strictly Come Dancing judge Motsi Mabuse has been left horrified by clips of people being racially discriminated against at the Ukraine border.MORE: Strictly's Motsi Mabuse inundated with support after heartbreaking messageEarlier this week, heartbreaking footage showing African and Caribbean students being denied permission to cross over into Poland for safety went viral amid Russian's invasion of Ukraine.WATCH: Loose Women makes history with an all-black panelMotsi, who comes from South Africa and whose husband is Ukrainian, uploaded a video on social media showing black students trying to move close to the Polish border.MORE: Dan Walker forced to apologise after 'difficult' BBC Breakfast coverageDONATE NOW: What can you do to help Ukraine?"We're still stranded, we haven't eaten, no rest, we were just in the cold for six hours outside," the woman in the video is heard saying. "We've been begging, pushing, dragging, it's been so traumatic just to get into the border and we’re not able to get there."In the caption, Motsi expressed her disgust and said: "This is happening!!!! Can we talk about this!!!!!! Saving people according to their skin color!!!!! #AfricansinUkraine." [sic]A post shared by Motsi Mabuse (@motsimabuse)Motsi's husband is from UkraineThe tweet comes as Loose Women's Charlene White touched upon the subject on Tuesday's show.

Strictly Come Dancing judge Motsi Mabuse has expressed her disgust at clips of Black people being racially abused and stranded at the Ukraine border. Heartbreaking footage has circulated on social media showing African and Caribbean students being denied permission to cross over into Poland for safety, as Russia continues its deadly bombing attack amid its invasion of Ukraine. Many of the stranded students have been subjected to racism, with one man recalling how he was forced to disembark a bus after being told ‘no Blacks’. Motsi, who hails from South Africa and Germany, shared a clip of a room close to the border full of other Black students desperate to reach safety. The woman filming the video said: ‘We’re still stranded, we haven’t eaten, no rest, we were just in the cold for six hours outside. For the latest updates on the Russia-Ukraine war, visit our live blog: Russia-Ukraine live‘We’ve been begging, pushing, dragging, it’s been so traumatic just to get into the border and we’re not able to get there. ‘Since morning we’ve been told that [for] all Nigerians, the embassy has been getting buses for us but we’ve not seen any… It’s really really so sad.’ This is happening !!!! Can we talk about this !!!!!! Saving people according to their skin color!!!!! #AfricansinUkraine pic.twitter.com/RsNzS9quzDMotsi captioned the post: ‘This is happening !!!! Can we talk about this !!!!!! Saving people according to their skin color!!!!! #AfricansinUkraine.’ She added: ‘Don’t forget the black brothers and sisters at the border !’ Reacting to the clip, one follower commented: ‘I’m so sorry.

Motsi Mabuse has been left speechless over Russia's attacks in Ukraine.The Strictly Come Dancing pro, 40, took to Twitter to speak out about the "horror" violence in Ukraine - and pleaded for Russia's attacks to stop.The dancer admitted she feared she will never get to visit the hometown her Ukrainian husband Evgenij Voznyuk was born in - Ukraine's second city of Kharkiv.Airing her concerns, Motsi shared a clip of the recent explosion at a government building in Kharkiv's Freedom Square.The clip, from Tuesday (March 2), shows a suspected Russian missile slam into the outside of the state building, causing a huge explosion.Reacting to the clip, Motsi wrote: "I am just speechless!!!!!!!!!!!"The BBC star previously explained she had been unable to visit her hubby's birthplace due to world events such as the lockdown - and it looked increasingly unlikely amid the violence in the country.Motsi said: "2020 we booked our flights to spend Easter in Kharkiv and return a day before my birthday, because of lockdown we cancelled the trip . 2021 we were still on lockdown!"2022 seems I will never see the town my husband was born .

Strictly Come Dancing judge Motsi Mabuse, 40, took to Twitter yesterday to express her anger at the way those affected by the conflict in Ukraine have been described.She urged her followers to “stop saying Ukraine people are inspiring!!!!!” and suggested that the situation is much more sad than it is ‘inspiring’.She added: “It’s not inspiring seeing woman and children suffer!!! (sic)“It’s sad.”The Strictly star also shared a quote from the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, which read: “Do prove that you are with us, do prove that you will not let us go, do prove that you indeed are Europeans.“And then life will win over death and light will win over darkness…”In response to her Twitter outburst, @Emijo71replied: “But the spirit of facing the enemy and not shying from resistance is admirable.“I’m inspired by the soldiers and the plucky rescue services across Europe.”Motsi has continued to reveal her thoughts about the Russian invasion of Ukraine on social media.In view of her 72,000 followers, the professional dancer has been sharing tweets, reacting to the situation in Ukraine.Yesterday, Motsi admitted she feared that the conflict was “escalating”.Motsi explained: “Remember after the first lockdown how we all thought we will never see a lockdown again and then boom a second lockdown longer than the first one.“This is what the situation feels like!“It seems like the situation is escalating...“Just doesn’t feel good!!!!”Motsi is married to Ukrainian dancer Evgenij Voznyuk, whose parents remain in the country and have been unable to leave.Motsi and Evgenij have a three-year-old daughter together.On her Instagram story, Motsi shared: “This situation also makes me realise how I could never, ever be friends with some

Strictly Come Dancing judge Motsi Mabuse has taken to Twitter to address her fears that the conflict in Ukraine is escalating.The dance star, 40, has been consistently sharing her thoughts about the Russian invasion of Ukraine with her social media fans, but today admitted that it "doesn't feel good" given the most recent update in the country.In view of her 72,000 followers, the professional dancer relayed her thoughts on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, comparing it to the coronavirus lockdowns.Motsi wrote: "Remember after the first lockdown how we all thought we will never see a lockdown again and then boom a second lockdown longer than the first one."This is what the situation feels like!"It seems like the situation is escalating..."Just doesn’t feel good!!!!" she ended her post.Mosti's tweet comes a day after a cryptic post revealing the war between Ukraine and Russia has made her realise she could "never" be friends with some people due to their views on the conflict.Motsi is married to Ukrainian dancer Evgenij Voznyuk and has previously told how his parents remain in their native country, hiding out in bunkers amid Russia’s invasion and unable to escape via the Polish border.Writing on her Instagram story, the star spoke about the differences of opinion on the conflict."This situation also makes me how I could never, ever be friends with some people, friendly, politeness yes but never friends because we care about different things which is fine but also a reminder for me”, (sic) wrote Motsi, who shares a three-year-old daughter with Evgenij.Despite having limited contact with her in-laws, Motsi explained she had been able to speak with them recently and they are still trying to leave Ukraine through its other

STRICTLY Come Dancing star Motsi Mabuse has revealed fears she'll never see her husband's Ukrainian hometown after it came under attack from Russian forces. The professional dancer, whose husband Evgenij Voznyuk is from Ukraine's second city Kharkiv, has been horrified by the devastation caused by the Russian invasion. Today she wrote on Twitter: "2020 we booked our flights to spend Easter in Kharkiv and return a day before my birthday, because of lockdown we cancelled the trip.

Motsi Mabuse has updated fans on the welfare of her husband’s parents, who she previously announced were stuck in Ukraine after Russia’s invasion. The Strictly Come Dancing judge, 40, who is married to Ukranian dancer Evgenij Voznyuk, previously shared how her mother-in-law has been in floods of tears over the phone to them since Russia invaded her country on Thursday 24 February.The TV star explained how she felt helpless as there's "absolutely nothing we can do" in the situation.

Russia continues to invade Ukraine. The 40-year-old Strictly Come Dancing judge recently revealed that her in-laws are trapped in Ukraine.

Motsi Mabuse has been left feeling heartbroken as her family is stranded in war-torn Ukraine.The 40 year old, who is married to Ukranian dancer Evgenij Voznyuk, took to Twitter to share how her mother-in-law is has been in floods of tears over the phone to them since Russia invaded her country on Thursday 24 February.The Strictly Come Dancing judge explained that she felt helpless as there's "absolutely nothing we can do" in the situation.Taking to her Twitter page to share a number of distressing messages to her 72,200 followers, she first wrote: "This cannot be happening!!!!!!!!!!!" Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter Motsi followed this up by explaining: "It’s heartbreaking hearing my mother in law crying this morning , afraid and there absolutely nothing we can do [crying emoji]! Just Sad honestly," alongside a red heart emoji. She continued: "There is not but in this situation !!!!" The TV personality went on to share: "Our parents have been told to go outside and to switch off water &gas ! They have no possibility to get to the polish border #Ukraine". Worried fans flocked to the comments as one person wrote: "Thinking of you and your parents [red heart emoji] I’ll never understand why the human race cannot live together in peace and harmony".

Motsi Mabuse has expressed her fear for her Ukrainian husband’s parents, saying they are not able to reach the Polish border following Russia’s invasion of the country.She’s married to fellow dancer, Evgenij Voznyuk, and said she had spoken to her mother-in-law on the phone.‘It’s heartbreaking hearing my mother in law crying this morning , afraid and there absolutely nothing we can do.

Motsi Mabuse, 40, has been married to her partner Evgenij Voznyuk since 2017 after meeting in 2015 at a German Latin Dance contest.The Strictly Come Dancing judge has taken to Twitter to share her despair for her Ukrainian mother-in-law who is "crying" and "afraid" at the chance of a Russian attack.Motsi posted in view of her 71,300 followers: "It's heartbreaking hearing my mother in law crying this morning, afraid."And there's absolutely nothing we can do! Just sad honestly."Many social media users took to the comments of the post to share their despair over Ukraine's situation.Littleford_emma said: "So sorry to hear this. It's a sad day."Sending love to you, your family and anyone else out there who needs support."BarnesPbarnes1 added: "So sad.

Peter Andre and Piers Morgan have led the celebrity reactions to the Russia-Ukraine crisis. Both Pete and Piers took to social media to share their thoughts on the crisis after Russia launched an invasion of Ukraine, with explosions heard across major cities. Pete, who turns 49 later this week, shared a snap of a news story about the situation and called it “heartbreaking”.

Motsi Mabuse has expressed her heartache over the Russia-Ukraine conflict, which saw Russia begin a large-scale military attack on Ukraine in the early hours of Thursday.MORE: Motsi Mabuse makes rare personal comment about husband Evgenij and their daughterThe Strictly Come Dancing judge, who splits her time between the UK and Germany, has been left fearful for her in-laws as her husband, Ukrainian dancer Evgenij Voznyuk's parents live in Ukraine.WATCH: Motsi Mabuse gives rare glimpse of daughter in adorable videoAfter the news emerged, Motsi tweeted: "It's heartbreaking hearing my mother in law crying this morning, afraid and there absolutely nothing we can do [sad face emoji]! Just Sad honestly [heart emoji]."MORE: Motsi Mabuse puts 'family first' as she and husband Evgenij announce big changeREAD: Strictly judge Motsi Mabuse reveals concerns parenting young daughterHer fans were quick to share their sympathy, with one writing: "Is she in Ukraine? I’m sorry. It’s such an awful frightening situation." Another remarked: "So so sad.

Twitter user @VickyBarratt27 suggested Motsi should persuade Oti to change her mind.She said: “Ring your sister and get her to change her mind please.“@OtiMabuse is my favourite on Strictly”.Some followers just replied with question marks, wanting more information about what Motsi meant by her tweet.Many stars have been left feeling emotional following Oti’s announcement.A statement was posted on the official Strictly Come Dancing Twitter account, which read: “Oti has been a truly wonderful part of Strictly for the past seven years.“Her energy, creativity and talent have contributed to so many of the show's most memorable moments and she will be hugely missed, not only by viewers, but by the entire team.“She leaves a dazzling legacy behind her, as the only professional dancer to lift the Glitterball Trophy in two consecutive years.“We couldn't have been prouder of Oti and what she has achieved.”They concluded: “She will always be at the very heart of our Strictly family and we wish her every success in her already bright future.”On her Instagram post, Oti wrote: “Lifting the glitter ball twice and having the best journey with all my celebrities, but also meeting and working with the best team, crew, producers, celebs and incredible professional dancers!“You are my family and I adore you all forever.”She added: “I’m honestly so grateful to the BBC and will always remember that Strictly and BBC brought me to the UK - which I now call home and I have learnt and grown so much."Thank you from the bottom of my heart,” she wrote.Despite being heartbroken, her colleagues were very supportive of her decision.Giovanni Pernice commented “Good luck for the future, queen,” while Graziano di Prima added: “My friend!! I’m gonna miss

Strictly Come Dancing sisters Motsi Mabuse and Oti Mabuse have become firm favourites on the show, adored by the British public.