Read the full interview with Motsi in Good Housekeeping’s November issue, on sale now. Mabuse was born in Pretoria, South Africa, and studied civil engineering at university before embarking on a career in professional ballroom dancing. The Strictly Come Dancing judge took to Instagram to post a throwback snap of herself, Oti and Phemelo – who lives in South Africa – during a family trip to Rome, Italy – and the siblings look so alike! There won’t be any favouritism among the Strictly siblings though. “I have so much respect and admiration for the other three judges and hope to add my own bit of sparkle to the show,” she added. Strictly Come Dancing judge Motsi Mabuse broke down in tears of happiness as her sister Oti Masbuse and celebrity partner Bill Bailey won competition and hoisted the glitterball trophy last night. Motsi Mabuse, elder sister of Strictly Come Dancing star Oti, has been named as Dame Darcey Bussell's replacement on the BBC One show's judging panel. Strictly Come Dancing judge Motsi Mabuse has spoken about how she plans to judge sister Oti on the series. What exciting news! They competed in international dance competitions from their home in Germany. Strictly Come Dancing star Motsi Mabuse is facing calls to quit as a judge following her sister Oti’s win with comedian Bill Bailey.. A post shared by Motsi Mabuse (@motsimabuse). In 2013 she won the German Latin dance contest with the Ukrainian dancer Evgenij Voznyuk. Oti Mabuse has revealed the latest series of Strictly Come Dancing was particularly special because it gave her the chance to see her sister Motsi amid the coronavirus pandemic.. Mabuse is currently a judge on the German version of Strictly, a former South African and German Latin champion herself, and the sister of Strictly professional Oti Mabuse. I’ve been teaching her since she could walk, and we have a big sense of trust as sisters,” Motsi told Good Housekeeping for our November issue. Motsi Mabuse is feeling nostalgic again after sharing a rare photo with both of her sisters to reminisce about the good old days when we could travel. Has she been on TV before? It’s so big! At 38, Motsi is the older sister of Oti, who is 28 years old. Her elder sister, Motsi Mabuse, is also a professional ballroom dancer. “We’re professional at what we do and we want to get that professionalism across,” she said, adding that the pair will aim to bring “fresh energy and have fun.”, That’s not to say Motsi doesn’t notice any criticisms levelled at her, although she’s said she “doesn’t take things personally.”. I’ve been watching the German show grow, but in the UK, I’m coming in when it’s already huge!. Motsi has previously shut down the idea she’d be giving Oti and her dance partner Kelvin Fletcher special treatment, and now she’s opening up about what it’s really like to work with her sibling on Strictly. Motsi is Fabulous dancer and im sure will be a fantastic judge! What exciting news! In 1999 she found her dance and eventually romantic partner, Timo Kulczak, at the British open championships in Blackpool. Her sister is also a professional ballroom dancer. Strictly 2020 FINAL: Judge Motsi Mabuse is left in TEARS after her sister Oti wins with Bill Bailey | Daily Mail Online. The following year her marriage to Kulczak ended. The 38-year-old will replace Darcey Bussell as a judge on the BBC One show this year. She said she is “overjoyed” to be joining the judging panel. Motsi's sister is Oti Mabuse, a professional dancer who joined Strictly in 2015. Oti has been married to ballroom and Latin dancer Marius Lepur since 2014. Anton Du Beke will replace Motsi on Strictly, Oti Mabuse announces exciting wedding news, Strictly's Oti and Karen launch 'Home Festival', Oti reveals the cover of her first children's book, Strictly's Oti shares exciting news with fans. Months of speculation about who will replace Darcey Bussell as a judge on Strictly Come Dancing finally came to an end when it was revealed Motsi Mabuse would join the panel. Oti Mabuse reacts as sister Motsi is announced as new Strictly judge Arlene Phillips: Ex-Strictly judge REFUSES to watch the show Strictly Come Dancing 2020 BBC This is her second season on the BBC One ballroom dance contest judging panel . Strictly is the master of all dance programmes. Motsi went on to marry Voznyuk. Born in South Africa, the 38-year-old has been on the show since 2011. Oti Mabuse has joined the Masked Dancer judging panel (Picture: Rex) Oti Mabuse is heading up the judging panel of The Masked Dancer, which is … She has written a book about her life in Germany. All rights reserved. Brilliant choice!!! Motsi is no stranger to the TV screens. Strictly Come Dancing star Oti Mabuse has opened up about sister and judge Motsi's absence from the show, saying she's "safe" and "healthy".. Judge Motsi Mabuse and dancer Oti Mabuse are sisters. You learn not to take things personally, but it can be hard,” she said. https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/oti-mabuse-admits-strictly-judge-23592944 April 17, 2019 - 09:17 BST Hanna Fillingham. How old is Motsi Mabuse. Yep! As Motsi takes her seat on the panel alongside Bruno Tonioli, Shirley Ballas and Craig Revel Horwood, here’s all you need to know about the new judge. Born in South Africa, the 38-year-old has been on the show since 2011. Oti has participated in the German series Let's Dance both as a professional dancer and as a judge, and as a professional dancer in Britain's Strictly Come Dancing. Strictly Come Dancing airs Saturdays and Sundays on BBC One. Motsi Mabuse will be the new Strictly judge for 2019 (Credit: BBC) Motsi Mabuse has been announced as the new judge on Strictly Come Dancing.. Motsi is now sitting alongside Shirley Ballas, Bruno Tonioli and Craig Revel Horwood on the sparkliest judging panel on TV. Its title (roughly translated from the German) is: Chili in the Blood: My Dance through Life. We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. Congratulations to @MOTSI_MABUSE who has just been announced as the new judge on @bbcstrictly she is one the greatest female dancers of her time and I can’t wait to welcome her to our Strictly family #strictlyjudge, Katya Jones also shared in the celebration when she posted her own message which read: “This is so exciting!!! Strictly's Motsi Mabuse breaks down in floods of tears as sister Oti Mabuse wins for the second year in a row. Whilst studying at the University of Pretoria she switched the bar for the barre and began competing in dance competitions. Sarah James, executive producer of the show said: “Motsi’s natural warmth, energy and passion for dance makes her the perfect addition to our esteemed judging panel.”. The pro dancer, 30, has not seen her family in South Africa for two years, and hadn’t seen her big sister in months. “Congratulations to @MOTSI_MABUSE who has just been announced as the new judge on @bbcstrictly she is one the greatest female dancers of her time and I can’t wait to welcome her to our Strictly family #strictlyjudge,” Neil Jones posted. In addition, Motsi participated in the German series Let’s Dance both as a professional dancer and as a judge. Oti Mabuse was born on 8 August 1990 in Pretoria, South Africa. Motsi Mabuse has replaced Darcey Bussell as the new Strictly Come Dancing judge, and her sister Oti (along with the rest of the Strictly professionals) have taken to … “We have a big sense of trust as sisters”. Motsi was recently on … “I’m not nervous about working with Oti because we’ve done it before. https://t.co/OKx551gc9h, — katya Jones (@Mrs_katjones) July 22, 2019, Looking forward to welcoming her to the judging panel, Ballas commented: “Thrilled to welcome the fabulous @MOTSI_MABUSE to the @bbcstrictly family.