SA dancer Motsi Mabuse announced as UK’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ judge

South African-born dancer Motsi Mabuse has been announced as the new judge on BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing following Dame Darcey Bussell’s exit after seven seasons on the show.

Congratulatory messages have been pouring in for Mabuse, whose sister is also a dancer on the show.

Taking to social media, the 38-year-old Mabuse wrote: “I am absolutely thrilled and overjoyed to be joining the @bbcstrictly judging panel. I have so much respect and admiration for the other three judges and hope to add my own bit of sparkle to the show. I can’t wait to get started!

“I am honestly overwhelmed by all the positive reactions! I am extremely thankful and do believe I have been blessed! My family and I are going away to just have time for us, we have a very special birthday coming soon and taking a timeout to recharge for a wonderful season filled with exciting adventures.”

The Germany-based dancer has been a judge on Let’s Dance, the German version of Strictly Come Dancing.
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