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Oti Mabuse to perform on Dancing On Ice after quitting Strictly Come Dancing

Former Strictly Come Dancing star Oti Mabuse will be performing on Dancing On Ice in a performance featuring skaters choreographed by Nottinghamshire's Torvill and Dean.

TV bosses say Oti's performance will include a "fusion of ice and dance". The popular performer confirmed her dance would be featuring in this Sunday's show.

The 31-year-old is expected to perform on the stage above the rink as the DOI pros skate around it, the Mirror reports.

“I’m so honoured that Jayne and Christopher have choreographed the talented pro skaters for this special performance," she told The Sun.

“It’s a dream come true to debut my I Am Here tour on Dancing On Ice this Sunday!

“This tour will be the end of the most amazing chapter of my life and it’s my way to say thank you to everyone that has supported me on this journey.”

Oti has enjoyed an impressive career on Strictly and lifted the Glitterball twice.

A source claimed that Oti was becoming a bigger star than many of the celebrities on the show.

A TV insider said: “While BBC bosses are obviously sad to see Oti leave Strictly, it does solve the growing problem of finding celebrities who could match her appeal.

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Announcing her departure on Instagram, she said: "Never easy to say goodbye I have been part of the most amazing TV show, Strictly Come Dancing for the past seven years and it has been an incredible time.

"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!" she penned.

"You are my family and I adore you all forever. Thank you @sarahjamesface @jack.will.g and @jasongilkison for truly believing in me."

Sharing that she is thankful to the series, 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 added a selection of photos to the heartfelt post of her with Ugo Monye, Anthony Ogogo, Danny Mac, Jonnie Peacock, Graeme Swann, Kelvin Fletcher and Bill Bailey.

Sarah James, Executive Producer of Strictly Come Dancing said: "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 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 be prouder of Oti and what she has achieved on the show. She will always be at the very heart of our Strictly family and we wish her every success in her already bright future."

As well as her new venture on DOI, she will also be presenting ITV dating show Romeo & Duet.

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