Oti Mabuse teases post-Strictly Come Dancing project

Strictly Come Dancing professional Oti Mabuse has revealed a sneak peak of her upcoming solo tour days after announcing her departure from the hit reality competition.

Mabuse's tour I Am Here – titled after the translation of her name from the South African language Setswana – was rescheduled last year to Spring 2022.

In a recent Instagram post, the short video shows Mabuse's choreographed ensemble energetically dancing to upbeat music.

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It is captioned: "Nothing feels more incredible than a group of women United and dancing together. TOUR PREPARATIONS HAVE BEGUN and I'm back in the dance studio preparing for my tour 'I AM HERE'... coming this April to a theatre near you.

"My heart was pounding at the excitement but also how focused, inspiring and talented these ladies are – absolute queens."

Mabuse is joined by dancers including Aggie Nonsizi, Victoria Mudima, Chelsea Marie Hogg, Grace Proctor and Anya Ferdinand, as well as West End singers.

Mabuse will be showcasing I Am Here on stage during tonight's Dancing on Ice alongside English ice dancers, Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean.

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In a statement, Mabuse said: "It's so great to be dancing again and I can't wait for everyone to see what we've been working on for my I Am Here UK tour when we debut the show on Dancing on Ice this Sunday! Someone pinch me!

"I'm so honoured that the legendary [Torvill and Dean] have choreographed the talented pro skaters for this special performance. It's literally a dream come true." She concluded.

This appearance comes after Mabuse announced her exit from Strictly Come Dancing after seven years on the show. In an Instagram post, Mabuse wrote: "I can't put in to words how difficult this decision has been, but I have decided not to return for the next series."

Dancing on Ice airs on Sundays at 6pm on ITV, while Strictly Come Dancing airs on BBC One.

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