OTI Mabuse is best known for her Strictly Come Dancing stint.
The star has appeared on multiple other shows, but who is she?
Who is Oti Mabuse?
Oti Mabuse is a professional dancer who rose to fame on BBC One’s Strictly come dance.
She was born in Pretoria, South Africa and unlike many of the Strictly family, Oti did not start her path to professional dancing from a young age.
Oti studied civil engineering at university before embarking on a career in professional dance, following in the footsteps of her sister Motsi – nine years her senior – who is a professional ballroom dancer.
Since the start of her career, Oti has won several awards, including first place in the German Freestyle Latin Competition Championships.
She joined Strictly in 2015 for its thirteenth series, teaming up with boxer Anthony Ogogo, but unfortunately didn’t make it past week three.
Oti was then partnered with Hollyoak hunk Danny Macand the duo were the show’s standout performers, seven times at the top of the standings en route to the final.
She went on to win with Kelvin Fletcher and Bill Bailey.
What is Oti Mabuse’s net worth?
Oti has appeared in a number of TV shows and probably brought home a big check for her on-screen work.
Her exact net worth is unknown, but according to reports, Strictly Come Dancing professionals can earn £50,000 a year for starring in the show.
Meanwhile, the judges of the BBC competition would earn much more than their counterparts.
The panel – Shirley Ballas, Motsi Mabuse, Craig Revel Horwood and Anton Du Beke – reportedly earn between £150,000 and £250,000 per series.
Oti will likely earn more for her role in The Masked Dancer, increasing her net worth.
When did Oti Mabuse win Strictly Come Dancing?
Oti and Kelvin Fletcher were crowned champions of Strictly Come Dancing 2019 – although she was originally partnered with Jamie Laing.
She and the Made In Chelsea star appeared in the first episode of the series as it was pre-recorded.
But after Jamie was injured and forced to withdraw from competition, Oti was assigned a new partner.
Luckily for Oti, Kelvin picked up dancing very quickly and helped her win her first Strictly Come Dancing title.
She then became the first professional to defend her strict crownhelping comedian Bill Bailey to a shock win in 2020.
The then 55-year-old is the oldest celebrity to win the competition since its inception 17 years ago.
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What other shows has Oti appeared on?
Oti had some experience dancing on television prior to Strictly Come Dancing.
She took part in the German version of the BBC One show and moved to Germany to develop her professional career.
After Strictly’s back, she and dancer Ian Waite announced a new 60-date tour – An Audience With Ian Waite And Oti Mabuse: Rhythm Of The Night – kicking off in March 2018.
She is also a judge on the BBC talent show The greatest dancer and is joined on the panel by Cheryl, Matthew Morrison and Todrick Hall.
And Oti has appeared on Channel 4’s Google box for celebrities alongside her siblings, as well as on Celebrity Masterchef.
Oti decided to step away from Strictly come dancing and venture into it becoming a new judge for Dancing on Ice.
Most recently, Oti has presented her own BBC documentary My South Africa, in which she returns to her childhood home to revisit the people and places that have made her who she is today.