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Oti Mabuse 'to be replaced by Jowita Przystal' on Strictly Come Dancing

Oti Mabuse will be replaced by professional dancer Jowita Przystal on Strictly Come Dancing, it's been reported.

Polish dancer Jowita, 27, joined the pool of dancers but wasn't partnered with a celebrity dancer in the last series.

Oti has joined the judging panel of Dancing On Ice and has allegedly been offered jobs in America.

Jowita made her debut on the Christmas special last December where she was partnered with Adrian Childs.

A source told The Sun of Jowita: "She is very much seen as a rising star within the show's team of dancers.

Jowita Przystal is rumoured to be taking over Oti's spot on Strictly Come Dancing (jowitaprzystal/Instagram)
Oti revealed to fans on Instagram on Tuesday that she had left the show with a heartfelt message. (Getty Images)

"And producers like to continually introduce fresh blood to the Strictly troupe. That was one of the reasons they brought Oti into the show seven years ago when she was relatively unknown."

The BBC told the Mirror that they are in "no position to confirm which dancers will be in Strictly 2022."

Oti was Jowita's mentor during her time on The Greatest Dancer that she won with her partner and boyfriend, Michael Danilczuk.

Oti revealed to fans on Instagram on Tuesday that she had left the show with a heartfelt message.

Jowita joined by Karen Hauer, Nancy Xu, Nadiya Bychkova, Dianne Buswell, Oti Mabuse, Katya Jones, Amy Dowden and Luba Mushtuk (PA)
Oti was Jowita's mentor during her time on The Greatest Dancer (jowitaprzystal/Instagram)

"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."

She added: "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.

Oti with Jowita Przystal and Michael Danilczuk (Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

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

Strictly paid tribute to Oti with their own statement: "Oti has been a truly wonderful part of Strictly for the past seven years.

"Her energy, creativity and talent have contributed to so many of the show's most memorable moments and she will be hugely missed, not only by viewers, but the entire team.

Oti has joined the Dancing On Ice judging panel (Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)
She shared a sweet statement about Strictly Come Dancing on her Instagram (Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)

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"She leaves a dazzling legacy behind her, as the only professional dancer to lift the Glitterball trophy in two consecutive years.

"We couldn't be prouder of Oti and what she has achieved. She will also be at the very heart of our Strictly family and we wish her every success in her already bright future."

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