Oti Mabuse admits she will be 'forever grateful' for Dancing With The Stars experience

'It was truly a dream to be part of something so special'
Fabio Magnocavallo

Oti Mabuse announced her exit from Dancing With The Stars Ireland in an emotional post this weekend.

The former Strictly pro, who was also a judge on Dancing On Ice, joined DWTS last year as the show’s new Head Judge. The finale for the latest series aired earlier this month on March 15.

However, in a fresh update, Oti has reflected on her experience on Dancing With The Stars.

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Oti just finished filming for Dancing With The Stars (Credit: YouTube)

Oti Mabuse announces exit from Dancing With The Stars

On Sunday morning (March 22), Oti shared a carousel post that documented her time on the show.

In her caption, she wrote: “One week later… and I’m still smiling.”

“What you don’t always see are the little moments in between the deep breaths before going live, the hugs backstage, the laughter that carries us through the longest days,” Oti continued.

“This experience wasn’t just about the glitter and the scores… it was about the people. Meeting the most incredible souls, making new friends who already feel like family, and being surrounded by a team that works SO hard to bring magic to your screens every single week.”

She added: “I have so much respect for every dancer, every celeb, every creative, every single person behind the scenes, the dedication is unmatched and the passion is contagious.”

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Oti declared the experience was “truly a dream to be part of something so special”, which she will “forever be grateful” for.

She thanked her dream, describing them as “one in a million”.

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‘Please come back next year’

As of this writing, it is unknown whether Oti will return for the next series. However, many rushed to the comments section to offer their support and appreciation for her on the show.

“You were amazing,” one user wrote.

“Amazing!! Loved watching you,” another person shared.

“I absolutely loved you on the show Oti. Please come back next year,” a third remarked.

“Please come back next year,” a fourth said.

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