Ex Strictly star Oti Mabuse beams
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Strictly Come Dancing fans call for Oti Mabuse to return full-time following surprise appearance

Who wouldn't want Oti back?

Strictly Come Dancing viewers were delighted to see Oti Mabuse on Friday (December 2) evening’s show – but they want more!

The South African star, 32, made an unexpected return to the series to lend a hand with her choreography skills.

But following her surprise BBC One cameo, fans are keeping their fingers crossed she might be back full-time.

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Ex Strictly star Oti Mabuse smiles in the audience
Ex Strictly star Oti Mabuse smiles in the audience (Credit: BBC iPlayer)

What has Oti Mabuse done after leaving Strictly?

The two-time winning pro dancer – who lifted the Glitterball trophy two years in a row with Kelvin Fletcher and Bill Baileyquit Strictly in Feburary. She had been part of the show for seven years.

In the months before her departure she was confirmed as a new judge for Dancing On Ice. She stepped in following John Barrowman’s exit.

Romeo and Duet star Oti Mabuse smiles
Oti Mabuse has hosted Romeo and Duet since leaving Strictly earlier this year (Credit: ITV Hub)

Additionally, Oti subsequently fronted dating show Romeo and Duet for ITV, too.

However, not all fans were convinced by the show – with one viewer suggesting it was “utter codswallop” in comparison to her previous role for the BBC.

Ex Strictly star Oti Mabuse shares her comeback on Instagram

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Oti's name appears in the show's credits

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Robert Leigh
Freelance writer