Motsi Mabuse will be kept busy in the aftermath of the announcement of this year's Strictly judging line-up, as she takes to the panel of another TV dance show.
Strictly Come Dancing has been part of British culture for nearly two decades now, having made its debut in the summer of 2004 and quickly becoming a big ratings success for the BBC. Winners down the years have included first ever champion Natasha Kaplinsky, as well as many others including Jill Halfpenny, Louis Smith, Joe McFadden, Stacey Dooley, current champ Rose Ayling-Ellis and the late Caroline Flack.
And, as well as many different Glitterball trophy winners, Strictly's judging panel has also been home to a host of different faces over the years. Guest judges have included Alfonso Ribero and Cynthia Erivo, while former full-time judges include Len Goodman, Arlene Phillips and Darcey Bussell. On Thursday evening, the judging line-up for this year's show was confirmed online, with the panel staying exactly the same, meaning that Bruno Tonioli is absent again.
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Motsi, who made her debut in 2019, will be back, as will Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel-Horwood and Bruno's replacement, Anton Du Beke. Fans were quick to react to the news and so was Motsi, just as she was preparing to judge the final of German contest Let's Dance. Reflecting on her Strictly journey so far, Motsi, sister of former Strictly pro Oti, took to Instagram to write: "Last year’s series of Strictly was one of the highlights of my career, it has had such a real impact to us all which has been incredible to witness. I am so proud to be a part of this show and I am so looking forward to returning for my fourth series! @bbcstrictlyI"
After Bruno addressed his exit on The One Show, Motsi added: "I sincerely want to Thank you @brunotonioliofficial for your kindness and warmth , I came in and I was met with such love... wishing you all the best."
She then spoke out about the Let's Dance final, writing: What a season it has been !!! One thing @letsdance has taught me is we can do hard things !!!! I wish all the finalists absolutely everything @janinullmann @rene_casselly @mathiasmester. Leave your heart on the dancefloor and for me you already are winners in your special way!!!!
"Never in biggest dream did I ever think I would part of something for 14 years longer than so many things in my life and every season has been special!! Thank you to those that decided years ago to say to me !!!! To say yes give her a chance !!! Let’s rock n Roll."
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