BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans have started a petition to bring back a former star of the show after being wowed by a professional group dance choreographed by Oti Mabuse. The dancers performed a paso doble, led by Nancy Xu and Dianne Buswell, during the results show on Sunday night. The performance was described as breathtaking and dramatic, with fans calling it “incredible” and “epic”. Oti Mabuse, a former professional dancer and two-time winner of the show, had already caught viewers’ attention when she was spotted in the audience during Saturday night’s show.
Fans took to social media to express their admiration for Oti’s choreography and called for her to return to the show to choreograph future professional group routines. One fan tweeted, “Someone make a petition for Oti Mabuse to return to #Strictly #StrictlyComeDancing thank you in advance,” while another added, “Petition to get Strictly to hire Oti Mabuse to choreograph way more pro numbers please and thank you! Every time, she delivers such iconic routines for the pros to shine.”
Viewers praised Oti for her work, with one fan writing, “Oti, take a bow fantastic choreography,” and another calling her “the genius that you are.” The general consensus was that the professional dance was one of the best in a long time, with fans expressing their desire for Oti to choreograph all the professional dancers’ routines.
The enthusiasm for Oti’s choreography highlights the impact she has had on the show and the fans’ desire to see more of her work. The petition to bring her back shows the strong connection between the viewers and the professionals on Strictly Come Dancing. Oti’s talent and creativity have clearly left a lasting impression on the audience, and they are eager to see more of her work in the future.