Oti Mabuse has lent her support to fellow Strictly star Nadiya Bychkova’s newly announced solo tour as she criticised negative attitudes towards women in showbusiness.
The South African-born professional dancer did not hold back when it came to addressing misogyny within the industry and applauded the Ukrainian for her “brave” move of going against the grain.
Alongside a picture of a flyer for Bychkova’s tour, she penned: "Women in our business are often told they are bad for business. That they don't sell out tours. They are not funny, women won't pay to see other women dance. We aren't marketable, they don't have big personalities.”
"I call [poo emoji] and I hope you all agree. Going out on your own and trying your hardest to do it is the bravest and hardest steps you can think of but we do it anyway as moms, sisters, friends and sister hood.”
Mabusi concluded her post by encouraging her friends and followers to show their own support for Bychkova by buying tickets to her live dates.
She added: "Congratulations @nadiyabychkova so proud of you. I hope you all go out and buy as many tickets as possible and support our girls who are trying to break the chain.”
Bychkova - who is amongst Strictly stars who hasn’t complained to bosses after controversy surrounding the treatment of celebrities - was clearly delighted by the endorsement, and re-shared Mabuse’s comments as she addressed negative opinions about women being "bad for business" on her Instagram Story.
She wrote: "My darling @otimabuse this means so much. Thank you for this for your support. Really really appreciate you.
“This is how we break the chain... because we support each other. Always love you."
Nadiya recently addressed rumours she had issues with Strictly, taking to social media to clarify her stance.
In a message to her followers, she wrote: "There have been lots of Strictly rumours around in the last few days and I just wanted you to know that I have not complained about the programme. I am looking forward to the new series and can't wait for it to start.”
