Motsi Mabuse in tears over Strictly ending as she returns to Germany for Christmas with her daughter and husband
MOTSI Mabuse is in tears again after the Strictly final as she returns to Germany for Christmas with her daughter and husband.
The judge, 38, made her debut on the BBC One dancing competition this year and has already won over the hearts of fans.
She also got to see her sister, Oti, win the show alongside her partner Kelvin Fletcher.
So it’s been a teary finale for the South African dancer – and more so now she’s returning home to see her family.
Motsi wrote on Twitter: “Tears are rolling once again !!! I am grateful, I am happy ! It has been more than amazing but every traveler returns home looking forward to spending time with my daughter and husband. congratulations @kelvin_fletcher and @OtiMabuse!! The final was epic!! Love M”
Motsi is married to fellow dancer Evgenij Voznyuk. The couple have one daughter.
Fans flooded the comments as they praised Motsi for her time on Strictly after replacing Darcey Bussell.
One person wrote: “Your positive energy was infectious, you have been amazing, I voted for Kelvin and Oti, hope you are back next year, loved your comments xxx”
A second added: “Motsi you have been brilliant, I suspect the tears last night were because your sister won, the public including me voted for her & Kelvin. A Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year to you and your family. Hopefully see you next year”
A third person remarked: “Motsi its been lovely having you on the Strictly panel. This has got to be the best series ,you must be so proud of Oti and Kelvin they were Simply the Best x”
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Motsi broke down in tears twice as her sister Oti performed with Emmerdale actor Kelvin last night.
It was the first time Oti had won the show in five years of competing and Motsi appeared to swell with pride over her younger sister.
She also broke down after Oti and Kelvin’s Showdance, performed to Shout by The Isley Brothers.
Craig Revel Horwood began by saying: “I loved every single minute of it.”
When it came to Motsi’s turn, she began to get emotional about her professional dancer sister.
She said: “Well, usually I can go on about things but you guys, I have no words. Really that left me…” then she teared up.
Shirely Ballas then comforted her fellow judge by giving her a hug.