Strictly’s Oti Mabuse dances with husband Marius Iepure for radiant shoot

She’s gearing up to make her debut as a panellist on ITV’s Masked Singer later this year.

But Oti Mabuse proved there’s nothing stopping her work grind as she posed in a photoshoot for Historic England in a bid to encourage the public to visit the country’s ancient monuments.

The Strictly Come Dancing star, 30, her husband Marius Iepure, 38, showcased their fancy footwork as they performed a routine at Powderham Castle in Devon and Hampton Court Palace in London. 

Cutting an elegant figure, the dancer stunned in a cream dress, complete with a Grecian-style bodice and a beaded neckline.

The choreographer commanded attention as she boosted her figure in brown heels and opted for minimal accessories.

With her tresses worn in a curly fashion, the South African beauty complemented her complexion with minimal make-up. 

Earlier this month, ITV has confirmed Oti Mabuse will be joining the judging panel for The Masked Dancer, while Rita Ora will not appear. 

The singer, 30, whose reputation has been rocked by two COVID rule-breaking scandals, is the only Masked Singer judge not returning for the new series – with Jonathan Ross, Mo Gilligan and Davina McCall and Joel Dommett on board.   

The Masked Dancer will see 12 celebrity contestants perform unique dances, whilst covered from head to toe in extravagant, colourful costumes and masks, leaving the viewers and star panel to guess their identities. It is due to air in late Spring.

Two-time Strictly champion Oti, 30, who was previously a judge on the now-defunct The Greatest Dancer, said: ‘I’m so thrilled and honoured to be joining the panel on The Masked Dancer. 

‘I’m a huge fan of The Masked Singer and I loved the US Masked Dancer so I just can’t wait to start on this show. As a dancer I will be watching the dancers intently looking for clues – it’s going to be so much fun!!!’

Hot Right Now hitmaker Rita is currently in Australia where she will appear as a judge on The Voice.