Strictly Come Dancing's Motsi Mabuse says it's her 'first and last' in emotional post
Strictly Come Dancing judge Motsi Mabuse has taken to social media this week to share a rare insight into her life away from the BBC show.
In 2019, Motsi Mabuse made her first appearance on Strictly Come Dancing, taking over from Dame Darcey Bussell.
The 44-year-old joined the judging panel alongside former judge Bruno Tonioli, Craig Revel Horwood, and Shirley Ballas, whose old photos left BBC viewers astonished.
Since then, the dancer has become a favourite among fans of the show and regularly shares updates on social media during the off-season, including glimpses into her life with sister Oti Mabuse, who was part of Strictly from 2015 until her departure in 2021.
Motsi is set to return to our screens as the new series of Strictly Come Dancing is due to air this autumn on the BBC.
This week, the judge received an outpouring of support after sharing a touching post about her daughter, born in 2018, reports Edinburgh Live.
On her Instagram stories, she wrote: "My Mom always gave us her very best [sic] and now, as a mom myself, celebrating my daughter's birthday feels like I'm not just celebrating her, but also motherhood in all its layers [sic].
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Motsi went on to describe the ups and downs of parenthood, acknowledging the challenges, joy, and healing it brings.
The post continued: "It's a journey that has touched the deepest parts of me. My inner child gets to join in, too. Laughing, playing and enjoying all the fun I once wished for her.
"This day, her birthday, truly feels like the most important day in our lives, and yes, I always get emotional, maybe because I know that everything I do as a mom, I'm doing it for the first and last time. My one and only little girl.
Motsi took a moment to share a message on social media for her daughter's birthday
(Image: INSTAGRAM/MOTSIMABUSE)
"Some will understand and some will not, and that's ok."
In a separate post, the Strictly judge posted a collection of throwback photos from when she was expecting.
One clip shows her dancing whilst another captures her stroking her belly before viewers can spot her baby moving about inside.
It didn't take long for followers to respond to the post, expressing their affection and encouragement for Motsi as she wrote alongside the montage of pictures and clips: "Why August means everything to me. [sic] Motherhood changed my world, gave me strength I didn't know I had, and a love that runs deeper than words."
The Strictly star shared snippets of her pregnancy on social media this week
(Image: Motsi Mabuse Instagram)
One follower commented: "How true ... I remember the feeling of the light and love and strength growing inside me."
Someone else replied: "Motsi, you are wonderful, absolutely amazing."
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One fan wrote: "How beautiful you are, and even if I'm not a mother, I can feel what you write."
Another person added: ""I know exactly what that feels like [sic] a love bigger than any words can say."
Strictly Come Dancing is set to air later this year on BBC One.
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