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Victoria Johns

Dancing On Ice's Oti Mabuse slammed by fans for wearing 'obscene' dress on ITV show

Dancing On Ice's Oti Mabuse is under fire for choosing to wear an "obscene" dress on the ITV show.

The panellist, 31, who shot to fame on Strictly Come Dancing, sported a canary yellow gown with a plunging neckline on Sunday.

The South African star is known for her impeccable dance pedigree, but the only thing fans were talking about was her choice of attire.

Taking to Twitter slamming Oti, viewers called out the dancer, accusing her of misreading the tone of the teatime programme.

One fumed: "She is falling out... Family show...?"

A second raged: "Oti's dress is obscene. Put them away love."

Fans deemed the dress 'inappropriate' (@otimabuse/Instagram)
Oti's gown caused quite the controversy (@otimabuse/Instagram)

While a third suggested: "Put some clothes on Oti - kids are watching."

Despite the backlash, the dancer is said to be a shoo-in for a judging spot on the primetime show next year.

A source told The Sun : 'Oti has been asked to return for next year. She has been a huge hit.

"Oti is already very much part of the Dancing On Ice family - she fits in so well. She is full of good vibes and just makes everyone laugh. She is so infectious. She's here to stay hopefully!"

When contacted by The Mirror, ITV declined to comment.

"Put 'em away!" (Matt Frost/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)

The professional performer announced today she has decided to step away from Strictly Come Dancing after seven years.

Oti, who has lifted the Glitterball trophy twice, announced the news on Instagram and explained she'll always treasure the friends she made on the smash-hit show.

She wrote: "Never easy to say goodbye I have been part of the most amazing TV show, Strictly Come Dancing for the past seven years and it has been an incredible time. 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!

"You are my family and I adore you all forever. Thank you @sarahjamesface @jack.will.g and @jasongilkison for truly believing in me.

"I’m honestly so grateful to The BBC and will always remember that Strictly and BBC brought me to the UK - which I now call home and I have learnt and grown so much. - Thank You from the bottom of my heart.

"I can’t put in to words how difficult this decision has been, but I have decided not to return for the next series."

Speaking to the Metro.co.uk, previously, Oti gushed: "Strictly is such a big machine and no one is bigger than that show. To touch anything around Strictly is such an honour and it will always be who I am.

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