An evening with Oti Mabuse

Join us for an evening of romance and dance with Strictly Come Dancing star Oti Mabuse. An internationally acclaimed dancer with championship titles across the globe, Oti remains the only professional in Strictly history to win two consecutive series. Oti will be sharing insights into her debut novel, reflecting on her writing journey, and exploring the fiery allure of Latin Ballroom.

As one of the most instantly recognisable faces in the UK and one of the country’s most beloved broadcasters, presenters and talent show judges, Oti Mabuse is a dancer of international success and renown, winning titles and championships across the world. The only professional on Strictly Come Dancing to win twice concurrently, she left after seven years on the show and became a judge on Dancing on Ice, before taking the head judge role on Dancing With The Stars Ireland in 2026.

Family and connection means everything to Oti and in December 2023 she welcomed her first child into the world. Oti spends her (hard won) downtime getting used to the rhythm of Mum-life and escaping into romantic fiction, which, second only to her love of dance, is her other passion in life. Her favourite authors include Colleen Hoover, Bernadine Evaristo and Dolly Alderton. ​

“My name, Otlile, means ‘I am here’ in Setswana, and that’s exactly what I am – here. For too long women like me – empowered, curvy, black women – haven’t been able to see ourselves in swoon-worthy, heart-racing romances… I want to change that.” Oti Mabuse

Photograph by George Gottlieb