Motsi Mabuse

Motsi Mabuse told The Graham Norton Show that her family were 'more relaxed' following Oti's departure from Strictly Come Dancing.

[Graham Norton takes swipe at John Cleese over cancel culture claims: ‘Free speech is not without consequences’](https://metro.co.uk/2022/10/12/graham-norton-takes-swipe-at-john-cleese-over-cancel-culture-claims-17549258/?ico=more_text_links) Asked what it is like without eight-time South African Latin American Champion on Strictly, she revealed: ‘It’s different. [The Telegraph](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tv/2022/09/10/motsi-mabuse-understand-strictly-curse-completely/). [don’t interact much outside the show.](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/12/strictly-motsi-claims-theres-no-strong-friendship-between-judges-17353326/) [Graham Norton deletes Twitter account after cancel culture comments, leaving fans devastated](https://metro.co.uk/2022/10/17/graham-norton-deletes-twitter-account-after-cancel-culture-comments-17579187/?ico=more_text_links) [difficult decision](https://metro.co.uk/2022/02/22/oti-mabuse-confirms-she-is-leaving-strictly-come-dancing-16147789/)’ not to return to Strictly after a six-year stint during which she won the Glitterball Trophy twice in a row with Kelvin Fletcher and [Bill Bailey](https://metro.co.uk/tag/bill-bailey/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P3_LNK1).

The Strictly Come Dancing judge appeared on The Graham Norton Show with Stormzy, Geena Davis and Stephen Graham when talk turned to her family.

Missing: Asked what it is like remaining on the show without Oti, she revealed, 'It’s different. And I thought she was being really kind. 'When you have success your age is locked in a bit and you are protected by teams of people and there is no room for growth. Elsewhere on the show, Stormzy spoke about his new album, saying: 'It’s a different sound to some extent. Asked what it is like remaining on the show without Oti, she revealed: 'It’s different. Motsi Mabuse looked pretty in pink when she appeared on The Graham Norton show. From the beginning of my career I have been adventurous and like to explore melody and soul music. 'There was so much they didn’t know – like I didn’t actually get my degree but I somehow tricked them into thinking that I did. Everything was hidden and glossed over. I learnt so much from her.' You can purchase her exact earrings by Victoria Percival via the carousel. With options tailored to every budget, you don’t want to miss out!

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Motsi followed her passion for dancing when she was studying to become a lawyer at university. BBC bosses are rumoured to have tried to get Phemelo involved in the show too, reported The pair tied the knot back in 2017 during a intimate ceremony in Mallorca. Though fans know her sister Oti Mabuse, who was a professional dancer on Strictly in 2019 and 2020, the pair also has another sister who stays out of the spotlight and is dubbed the 'better dancer' of the three. The 41-year-old South African dancer isn't an unfamiliar face on our screens, having been a judge of Strictly Come Dancing since 2019. I'm only gone for one-and-a-half days, so they can have daddy and baby time – and I get to catch up on sleep!"

Strictly Come Dancing star Motsi Mabuse revealed her mother was stressed when her sister Oti Mabuse took part in the competition.

The two appeared on [Strictly Come Dancing](/latest/strictly-come-dancing) together in 2021 and judge Motsi detailed the effect this had on their mother. I just feel like she is missing for me because I always used to look at her.” While Oti and Motsi were put in an awkward position, it was revealed the duo made a vow to ignore each other while on the show. Speaking on the Graham Norton show, Motsi admitted: “My mother was very stressed out when we were both in the show and now she doesn’t care, she is very relaxed.” After Oti and Kelvin went on to win the series, the siblings appeared on the show together again the following year. Strictly Come Dancing star Motsi Mabuse revealed her mother was stressed when her sister Oti Mabuse took part in the competition.