Strictly’s Oti Mabuse gives her home an incredible festive makeover after winning show

Bill Bailey was excitedly announced as the new Strictly Come Dancing champion alongside professional dancer Oti Mabuse this month after the pair fought off fierce competition from fellow finalists HRVY and Janette Manrara, Jamie Laing and Karen Hauer and Maisie Smith and Gorka Marquez. And it looks like Oti, 30, has celebrated the occasion by heading home and getting her fantastic festive decor at the ready.

Strictly Come Dancing professional Gorka Marquez took to social media this week to pay tribute to his celebrity dance partner Maisie Smith. The pair made it all the way to the Strictly final at the weekend but lost out on the glitterball trophy to comedian Bill Bailey and his dance partner Oti Mabuse.

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.

Bill Bailey, 55, shared a heartfelt tweet thanking the public for voting him and Oti Mabuse as the winners of this year’s Strictly Come Dancing.The comedian went on to give high praise to his dance partner, as he referred to her as “one of the most inspirational people” he has ever met.Bill typed: “A massive thank you to everyone who supported us for #Strictly2020 and to all those of you who voted. “This win means a huge amount to me and my amazing teacher @OtiMabuse. I am thrilled for her. “She is one of the most inspiring people I have ever met.

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

STRICTLY finalist Maisie Smith could earn ­£1million over two years after being inundated with lucrative offers. But to cash in, the 19-year-old actress would have to quit her role as Tiffany Butcher in EastEnders — the show she’s been part of for 12 years.

Bill Bailey revealed the “utter joy” of his Strictly ­triumph was tinged with sadness – because it would have been his late mum’s “proudest moment”. His mother Madryn, who died from bowel cancer in 2005, was ballroom dancing mad and took the TV comic to classes as a teen in the hope he would take it up.Bill, 55, lifted the hit show’s coveted glitterball with pro partner Oti Mabuse on Saturday.He told ITV’s Lorraine: “When Tess called out our names as winners, I felt a mix of emotions.

Gorka Marquez has been spotted going on a leisurely stroll with his other half Gemma Atkinson and their daughter Mia. It's the first time the professional dancer has stepped out with his family since the Strictly Come Dancing final on Saturday, which saw Oti Mabuse and comedian Bill Bailey take home the Glitterball trophy.The 30 year old wrapped up warm for the occasion as he donned a white hoodie under a black coat and brown cargo trousers alongside some grey trainers.

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.

Comedian Bill Bailey is this year's winner of Strictly Come Dancing. The 55 year old lifted the glitterball trophy on Saturday night alongside his professional dance partner Oti Mabuse, 30.The pair fought off fierce competition from fellow finalists Jamie Laing and Karen Hauer, HRVY and Janette Manrara, and Maisie Smith and Gorka Marquez.

Strictly Come Dancing with Oti Mabuse. But he has revealed his experience was tinged with sadness.

Bill Bailey appeared on Lorraine on Monday where he admitted he almost "burnt down" the Strictly Come Dancing studio.

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's Gorka Marquez has shared photos of his heartwarming reunion with baby daughter Mia after spending the last 78 days away from his family to take part in the competition. Dancers and their celebrity partners formed bubbles together due to restrictions imposed by the pandemic, which also saw Strictly winner Oti Mabuse joining Bill Bailey's bubble and being separated from her husband Marius Lepure - and their very adorable puppy.

Gallery: Why did these 7 Gogglebox stars quit the show? (Hello!)He said: 'Bill Bailey winning Strictly Come Dancing is the best Christmas present I could ever ask for. He is a hero. One of the nicest funniest people I know, one of the nicest people I know.

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.

STRICTLY champion Bill Bailey risked setting fire to the studio after tripping over a pyrotechnic box on the stairs in the final. Bill, 55, said he almost sparked an explosion when he kicked the electrical box that was rigged up to a studio fireworks display on Saturday night.

Strictly Come Dancing winner Bill Bailey appeared on Lorraine on Monday where he spoke to Ranvir Singh, who was standing in for Lorraine Kelly.

Strictly Come Dancing 2020 contestant Ranvir Singh, 43, and Giovanni Pernice, 30, were voted out of the BBC show in the semi-final after a dance-off with Jamie Laing and Karen Hauer.

Oti Mabuse gushed over her husband Marius Iepure as she paid a sweet tribute to him over the weekend after Bill Bailey's incredible win on Strictly.