Oti Mabuse quits Strictly Come Dancing after seven years as she pays tribute to show in emotional post

thesun.co.uk:

OTI Mabuse has confirmed she is leaving Strictly Come Dancing after seven years. The 31-year-old has been part of the BBC dancing show since 2015 and is the only professional to win the competition in two consecutive years.

However, the star confirmed today via her Instagram that she would not be returning. Oti wrote: "Never easy to say goodbye I have been part of the most amazing TV show, Strictly Come Dancing for the past seven years and it has been an incredible time. "Lifting the glitter ball twice and having the best journey with all my celebrities, but also meeting and working with the best team, crew, producers, celebs and incredible professional dancers!

You are my family and I adore you all forever. Thank you @sarahjamesface@jack.will.g and @jasongilkison for truly believing in me." She continued: "I’m honestly so grateful to The BBC and will always remember that Strictly and BBC brought me to the UK - which I now call home and I have learnt and grown so much. - Thank You from the bottom of my heart. "I can’t put in to words how difficult this decision has been, but I have decided not to return for the next series.