South African dancer Oti Mabuse wins 'Strictly Come Dancing'
Over 13 million people tuned in to watch the season finale of the very popular British series, making it the most-watched show across all channels.
Otis Mabuse, our own local dancing diva who is now representing SA internationally, has won one of the biggest British shows in the world - Strictly Come Dancing!
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But surprise surprise, this isn't her first win!
Not only did she win the competition alongside her partner, comedian Bill Bailey, this year, but she's also won the competition in the past.
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She walked away with the coveted glitterball trophy last year when she was partnered with 'Emmerdale' actor Kelvin Fletcher.
This makes her one of only two coaches who have ever won the competition more than once, while also being the only person to win the competition twice in a row!
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And that's not all: Bill, at the age of 55-years-old, has also become the oldest contestant walking away with the win.
It's clear this team was destined for greatness seeing how incredibly well they worked together.
THEY'VE DONE IT! Bill and Oti are your #Strictly 2020 champions! 🏆@BillBailey @OtiMabuse #StrictlyFinal pic.twitter.com/dJJ5eS7cZO
— BBC Strictly ✨ (@bbcstrictly) December 19, 2020
In a rare moment, Oti took to Instagram to share a wonderful and heartfelt tribute to her husband
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She also shared an equally adorable tribute to her dance-partner and "her best friend", Bill, which would leave most of us in a puddle of tears:
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Bill Bailey also had a beautiful message for his teammate while social media has been blowing up with fans of the duo celebrating along with them:
A massive thank you to everyone who supported us for #Strictly2020 and to all those of you who voted. This win means a huge amount to me and my amazing teacher @OtiMabuse . I am thrilled for her. She is one of the most inspiring people I have ever met. All power to you OM x
— Bill Bailey (@BillBailey) December 22, 2020
Congratulations to @OtiMabuse for becoming the first professional to win #StrictlyComeDancing for two consecutive years! 💃🏾🎉💃🏾🎉💃🏾🎉💃🏾🎉💃🏾🎉💃🏾 A truly phenomenal dancer, choreographer, and woman. What an achievement. pic.twitter.com/3Td1oUAILJ
— Sister Outrider (@ClaireShrugged) December 19, 2020
This!! And the fact Bill represents what Strictly is all about!! So so happy @BillBailey and @OtiMabuse won!! So deserved!! 🏆👏👏 https://t.co/rBQ9n5mCL3
— Becky (@Beckaloumo) December 19, 2020
Oti mabuse
— 🤍 (@lushbuswell) December 19, 2020
•8 time south african latin champion
•3rd place in World Cup Freestyle Latin in 2014,
•2nd place European Championship Latin in 2014
•1st place in German Championship PD Freestyle Latin.
•x2 TGD champion
and now
• back to back strictly champion👑#strictly pic.twitter.com/JvfcFciIOM
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Clearly, the dance couple was the most talented while also being the fan favourite.
And we couldn't be happier seeing our South African dancing queen win!
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Main image courtesy of Twitter