Strictly Come Dancing have been quick to react to Oti Mabuse leaving the show, after the pro dancer revealed she was quitting after seven years.
Oti has two Strictly victories under her belt from her time on the show. She triumphed in the ballroom alongside Kelvin Fletcher, after he came in as a reserve in 2019 and then again just a year later with Bill Bailey.
Oti is currently on screen in Dancing on Ice, having moved to ITV to be a judge on the skating show and it was her switch to Dancing on Ice that first sparked speculation that she'd be leaving Strictly.
On Tuesday, Oti confirmed she'd made the "difficult decision' to walk away from Strictly, ending her Instagram post by saying: "Dance will always be my first love and to everyone, my family especially, friends, strictly fans and judges who have been my support throughout my strictly journey, thank you for being incredible!
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"You are irreplaceable in my heart and have made everyday unforgettable! I love you. I will always Keeeep Dancing! and I will never forget my amazing Strictly experience!"
The show took to its official social media accounts to pay tribute to Oti, with a post that read: "Oti has been a wonderful part of the Strictly family 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."
The post continued: "She leaves a dazzling legacy behind her, as the only professional to lift the Glitterball trophy in two consecutive years.
"We couldn't be prouder of Oti and what she has achieved. She will always be at the very heart of our Strictly family and we wish her every success in her already bright future."
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