It comes after the dancer recently returned to the stage with her own headline show, Viva Carnival
Oti Mabuse has been flooded with messages of support as she confirmed she had taken her 'final bow' on her recent tour.
The former Strictly Come Dancing star recently returned to the stage with her own headline show, Viva Carnival, which she has been taking up and down the country over the past few weeks.
The show saw the professional dancer celebrate the world’s most electrifying carnivals, from the Sambas of Brazilian Carnival to the Tangos of Argentina’s Fiesta Nacional de la Vendimia, the dance scene at England’s own Glastonbury Festival and the swing of the Jazz Fest in New Orleans.
When previously announcing the show, Oti said in a statement shared at the time: "I’m so excited to bring Viva Carnival to the stage!
"Performing on stage is something I feel so passionately about and have missed so much. Dance has the power to bring people together and I can’t wait to party with everyone."
But as the saying goes, all good things must come to an end and Oti took to social media to reflect on Viva Carnival after performing the show for the last time at the Adelphi Theatre in London's West End earlier this week.
Speaking in a video posted to her Instagram page, the former Dancing on Ice judge said: "I had the best time!" She also typed out a lengthy message alongside the clip.
Oti wrote: "And just like that… Viva Carnival took its final bow. I’m honestly so emotional writing this because this show meant EVERYTHING. To the incredible production company @lambertjacksonproductions who brought this dream to life, thank you for believing in this vision.
"To my amazing agents at @mcsaatchitalent @alexfisher85 @afua_ansah, you were there every single step, lifting, guiding, and pushing me when I needed it most. @lauransinclair from the incredible @dawbellpr I’m so grateful for all the hardwork and passion, ideas and thoughts you put in.
"@alexandra.lukey and @prmsemusic for all the content To the beautiful, talented, unstoppable cast of Viva Carnival @dancewithflavia @ilovepolinamayer @odiako.co @harrysmallmann @valentinorichardkabenge @keitu_songbird @nicvani and beautiful husband @mariusiepure you were the heartbeat of this show. And to our hard-working, spectacular crew.
"Thank you for being the silent magic behind every single show. Putting up the stage, lights, floor, running the show, and making sure we are safe every night. To our driver Harry. Oh Harry… you hold a very special place in my heart. You carried us (literally and emotionally) through it all. With a baby too."
She added: "But most importantly… to YOU, our audience. Every DM, every comment, every message of love… I read them all. I FELT them all. This show was made for YOU. It happened because of YOU.
"From the bottom of my heart, thank you. We can’t wait to be back on stage, dancing our hearts out in front of you again." And the messages soon came flooding in.
@shirleighshirlz said: "You all created something truly special and magical and you should be so proud." @winniemabasofoundation commented: "You are the most gracious and humble woman ever … we are so proud of you Oti! Keep shining."
@laurencw.98 wrote: "You were absolutely INCREDIBLE. We loved coming to watch you dance." @love.live.bake replied: "What a show! Wow you can dance and seeing you live was amazing. Please don’t retire again! So much talent."
@to_tired_to_clare posted: "It was the best thing I have ever seen. Went with my mum and it was lovely to go and see something so incredible with her and share the moment." @cynthh018 added: "Absolutely wonderful performance, what a cast!! Loved every second. Thank you."
