STRICTLY Come Dancing’s veteran judge Craig Revel-Horwood has called Oti Mabuse’s departure “brilliant news”. The pro dancer has quit the BBC hit after seven years having be…

The pro dancer was a deserving double champion and broke new ground for the show - the ball will glitter much less without her

Oti Mabuse has announced she's leaving Strictly Come Dancing after seven years on the show.

With Oti Mabuse quitting the BBC One dancing series after seven years, it's time the professional line-up got a little shake-up.

The cast favourite has quit her role on the BBC show.

Dianne Buswell, Luba Mushtuk and Graziano Di Prima, and former contestants such as Dr Ranj Singh, also replied to her lengthy statement.

Dame Arlene was preened to perfection for the occasion in a chic fitted midi dress boasting a subtle check, which she teamed with a classic pair of heels

Speaking to fans in the replies, Oti said: "Please don't make me cry again."

"Strictly Come Dancing" pro Oti Mabuse announced her departure from the show ahead of Season 20.

Oti Mabuse's fellow stars from Strictly Come Dancing have shared their reactions to her shock departure from the show…

The former Strictly star has confirmed her ‘difficult decision’ to quit as she admitted, ‘It is never easy to say goodbye’

Oti Mabuse to leave Strictly Come Dancing for ITV

The BBC star has announced her departure from the hit dancing show

Strictly pro-Oti Mabuse has paid tribute to Strictly Come Dancing in an emotional Instagram post as she leaves the show for good

BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Oti Mabuse has left the show after seven years

Neil and Katya were seen firing shots at each other

She's leaving the show after seven years, as the only pro dancer to have won the glitterball trophy two years in a row.

Fans have been left devastated over Oti's departure.