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Real reason Strictly pro quit show amid reports of 'struggle' behind the scenes


Former Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Oti Mabuse left the popular BBC Once show amid reports producers struggled to book big enough stars, as she eclipsed them

While the Beeb's bosses were sad to see the two-time champion leave Strictly, sources suggested the booking of guests would become an easier task for BBC producers in the future as Oti became "too big" before her departure. Oti, who won the title with Kelvin Fletcher in 2019 and then Bill Bailey the following year, penned in a statement on her exit: “Never easy to say goodbye. "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!

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