Darcey Bussell's Strictly Come Dancing replacement revealed
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Author: William MarriottPublished 22nd Jul 2019 Last updated 22nd Jul 2019
The BBC have announced Motsi Mabuse will replace Darcey Bussell as a judge on this year's series of Strictly Come Dancing.
The 38-year-old, who is a judge on the German version of Strictly, will join Head Judge Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood and Bruno Tonioli.
Taking to Instagram to announce the news, Motsi posted a picture of her all sequined up and ready to dance her way onto the show. She captioned the image, '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!
'@letsdance dance has always and will always have a place in my heart. I grew up with @letsdance and learned so much, so don’t worry I am not going anywhere soon'. sic
BBC director of content, Charlotte Moore, said, "Motsi is a brilliant addition to the show. She is a wonderful dancer in her own right and already has years of experience as a judge under her belt. We're all looking forward to welcoming her to the Strictly family".
The news of a new judge comes after Prima ballerina Darcey Bussell quit the show after seven years, saying she wanted to focus on her other commitments within the dance industry.
Swipe through to see the rumoured line-up for this year's Strictly Come Dancing
Harry Redknapp
After his success on I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here last year, former football manager Harry Redknapp is a favourite with bookies to appear on the show, with bosses reportedly very keen to sign him up.
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Greg Shepherd
After getting dance lessons ahead of his wedding to former TOWIE star Billie Faiers, Greg Shepherd sent out a plea to Strictly bosses to sign him up on The Mummy Diaries.
Harry Redknapp
After his success on I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here last year, former football manager Harry Redknapp is a favourite with bookies to appear on the show, with bosses reportedly very keen to sign him up.
Scarlett Moffatt
Since her rise to fame after her appearance on Gogglebox, Scarlett Moffatt has become no stranger to reality TV, and it's been revealed she won over 600 dance trophies as child!
She also told The Mirror, "I'm not exclusive to ITV, so I can do what I want. I've always loved Strictly – I'd love to be on it."
Keith Duffy
Strictly bosses are keen to land Boyzone singer Keith Duffy on the show, with reports suggesting they think he could be a massive hit with fans.
Vogue Williams
Vogue Williams is reportedly 'in talks' with Strictly bosses, and after welcoming her first child with her husband, former Made In Chelsea star Spencer Matthews last year, Vogue is apparently very up for making an appearance.
Radzi Chinyanganya
Blue Peter presenter Radzi Chinyanganya is also a hot favourite to appear on the show. With his BBC roots, we expect to see him in the 2019 line-up!
Fearne Cotton
After leaving her job on Celebrity Juice, Fearne Cotton has some spare time on her hands, with bookies tipping her to appear on the popular dancing show.
Alan Carr
Funny man Alan Carr would make a great addition to the show! Back in December, Alan appeared on Loose Women where he confirmed he'd been asked to take part.
Sam Allardyce
The Daily Mail are reporting that Strictly bosses have offered football manager Sam Allardyce a place on the show. A source said, "They were talking to him about the Christmas special but emphasised that they want him on a whole series, rather than just a one-off".
Tamara Ecclestone
According to reports, Bernie Ecclestone's daughter Tamara has been a target with Strictly bosses for a number of years. Now that her daughter Sophia is a little older, reports are suggesting Tamara could sign up for the show.
Greg Shepherd
After getting dance lessons ahead of his wedding to former TOWIE star Billie Faiers, Greg Shepherd sent out a plea to Strictly bosses to sign him up on The Mummy Diaries.
Harry Redknapp
After his success on I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here last year, former football manager Harry Redknapp is a favourite with bookies to appear on the show, with bosses reportedly very keen to sign him up.
Scarlett Moffatt
Since her rise to fame after her appearance on Gogglebox, Scarlett Moffatt has become no stranger to reality TV, and it's been revealed she won over 600 dance trophies as child!
She also told The Mirror, "I'm not exclusive to ITV, so I can do what I want. I've always loved Strictly – I'd love to be on it."
Keith Duffy
Strictly bosses are keen to land Boyzone singer Keith Duffy on the show, with reports suggesting they think he could be a massive hit with fans.
Vogue Williams
Vogue Williams is reportedly 'in talks' with Strictly bosses, and after welcoming her first child with her husband, former Made In Chelsea star Spencer Matthews last year, Vogue is apparently very up for making an appearance.
Radzi Chinyanganya
Blue Peter presenter Radzi Chinyanganya is also a hot favourite to appear on the show. With his BBC roots, we expect to see him in the 2019 line-up!
Fearne Cotton
After leaving her job on Celebrity Juice, Fearne Cotton has some spare time on her hands, with bookies tipping her to appear on the popular dancing show.
Alan Carr
Funny man Alan Carr would make a great addition to the show! Back in December, Alan appeared on Loose Women where he confirmed he'd been asked to take part.
Sam Allardyce
The Daily Mail are reporting that Strictly bosses have offered football manager Sam Allardyce a place on the show. A source said, "They were talking to him about the Christmas special but emphasised that they want him on a whole series, rather than just a one-off".
Tamara Ecclestone
According to reports, Bernie Ecclestone's daughter Tamara has been a target with Strictly bosses for a number of years. Now that her daughter Sophia is a little older, reports are suggesting Tamara could sign up for the show.
Greg Shepherd
After getting dance lessons ahead of his wedding to former TOWIE star Billie Faiers, Greg Shepherd sent out a plea to Strictly bosses to sign him up on The Mummy Diaries.
And whilst fans may think Motsi might be biased, as her sister Oti Mabuse will also return as a professional dancer, a source told MSN that “Motsi is totally impartial. She will be scrupulously fair, as she always was with Oti on the German version Oti has previously appeared on the German version".
You may also recognise her from Celebrity Gogglebox, which she recently appeared on, alongside sister Oti.
We can't WAIT to see her on the show!
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