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Oti Mabuse is a South African talent show judge, presenter, dancer, and Latin dance champion, currently based in the United Kingdom. She is widely recognized for her role as a professional dancer on the British television series “Strictly Come Dancing,” which she won in 2019 and 2020, and its German equivalent, “Let’s Dance.” Mabuse has also served as a Dance Captain on “The Greatest Dancer” and, since 2021, has been a panelist on “The Masked Dancer” and a judge on “Dancing on Ice” in 2022.

Mabuse’s dance career is distinguished by her multiple championship wins. She is an eight-time South African Latin American Champion and has competed in numerous international dance competitions. Her transition to television began with her participation in “Let’s Dance” in Germany, followed by her successful stint on “Strictly Come Dancing” in the UK. Her notable partnerships on “Strictly” include winning the series with Kelvin Fletcher in 2019 and with comedian Bill Bailey in 2020, making her the only professional dancer on the show to win consecutively.

Throughout her career, Mabuse has collaborated with various celebrities and dancers, enhancing her reputation in the dance and entertainment industry. Her most impactful collaborations include her partnerships on “Strictly Come Dancing” with celebrities like Danny Mac, Jonnie Peacock, and Graeme Swann, as well as her work with fellow judges and dance professionals on “The Greatest Dancer” and “Dancing on Ice.”