Oti Mabuse was ‘too busy’ for Strictly after being offered big-money jobs in UK and America after ITV success
OTI Mabuse is set to become a mega-rich mogul after being inundated with job offers from the UK and the States.
It comes as the professional dancer stunned the world when she confirmed she was leaving Strictly Come Dancing after seven years.
Oti, 31, has been part of the BBC dancing show since 2015 and is the only professional to win the competition in two consecutive years.
The Sun Online revealed she was ‘too busy’ to continue after being inundated with hosting offers including Dancing on Ice, and now she is set to break the States.
A source said: “It was a tough decision but realistically, Oti was too busy for Strictly this year.
“She really wants to focus on her dance ‘school’ delivering classes she is passionate about to fans.
“Now she has interest from the States with producers asking after her.
“It will be a big year for Oti. Watch this space.”
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The beauty confirmed today via her Instagram that she would not be returning.
Oti wrote: “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! You are my family and I adore you all forever. Thank you @sarahjamesface@jack.will.g and @jasongilkison for truly believing in me.”
She continued: “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.
“I can’t put in to words how difficult this decision has been, but I have decided not to return for the next series.
“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! You are irreplaceable in my heart and have made everyday unforgettable! I love you.”