Oti Mabuse EXPOSES Secret Role in Landmark Strictly Come Dancing Moment – You Won’t Believe What Happened!

Strictly Come Dancing’s Oti Mabuse has revealed why she was compelled to encourage Johannes Radebe to take part in the show’s first-ever same-sex coupling.

The professional South African dancer, 34, was one of the many stars on the red carpet at Metro’s first-ever Pride Awards on February 26.

Looking incredible in a yellow and pink sparkling gown, the star spoke enthusiastically about being an ally to the LGBTQ+ community and how she helped Strictly to become more inclusive.

In a conversation with Metro, she revealed that she encouraged Johannes Radebe to say yes to being partnered with a male celebrity for the 2020 competition.

‘I think I wanted JoJo to be his most liberated and beautiful and bright.

‘And I wanted him to feel and to know that – because he’s from South Africa – and representation like that is so important, it should be celebrated.’

She added that the praise should be all on Johannes and that she was simply a voice of encouragement.

While chatting to Metro at the event, she said she was delighted that a Pride award was being hosted and she wanted more light to be shone on the LGBTQ+ community.

‘I’m first of all a big, big, big ally, and I really appreciate that people are celebrated for who they are.

‘We should be doing more of that to make people feel confident in who they are, and whoever they love.’

On social media following the event, she penned a tribute to the community as she said: ‘The Metro Pride Awards are a celebration of courage, resilience, and the power of living authentically.

‘Being in a room filled with such inspiring individuals who have fought for acceptance, equality, and love is truly humbling. Their stories remind us why representation and allyship matter every single day. Here’s to those who pave the way for a more inclusive world, we honour YOU!’