# Oti Mabuse burns bridges with Strictly bosses after 'badmouthing' show

> Oti Mabuse's podcast comments on Strictly Come Dancing have reportedly 'burnt bridges' with show bosses.
- Title: Oti Mabuse burns bridges with Strictly bosses after…
- Summary: Oti Mabuse's podcast comments on Strictly Come Dancing have reportedly 'burnt bridges' with show bosses.
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- Published: 2026-11-14T18:02:22+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
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## Oti Mabuse's podcast comments
Oti Mabuse, a former Strictly Come Dancing pro, launched a podcast called The Fifth Judge with husband Marius Lepure.
## Podcast criticism of Strictly
On her latest podcast episode, Oti called the show 'uncomfortable to watch' after criticizing harsh scores.
## Oti's comments on judging
Oti said the judging was 'crazy' and some people were 'massively underscored' while others were 'massively overscored'.
## Oti's criticism of Shirley Ballas
Oti claimed Shirley Ballas' guest stint on Dancing With The Stars changed Strictly and made it 'uncomfortable to watch'.
## Oti's comments on Craig Revel Horwood
Oti said Craig Revel Horwood's role as the 'mean judge' was a distraction from the show's hard work.
## Strictly bosses react
Strictly bosses reportedly said Oti's comments were 'unfavourable' and she might not be asked back to work with the show.
## Oti's defense
Oti insisted her comments were 'absolutely no malice' and meant to give 'professional' feedback like the judges.
## Oti's sister Motsi
Oti mentioned her sister Motsi was on the judging panel but said she didn't want to discuss her role.
## Oti's podcast impact
Oti's podcast has been criticized for 'heavily relying' on Strictly's output since its launch in September.
## Oti's relationship with Strictly
Oti has been a friend of Strictly since leaving in 2022 and has been invited on as a choreographer.
## Oti's recent comments
Oti said the show was 'uncomfortable to watch' after viewers complained about voting being 'all over the place'.
## Oti's podcast conclusion
Oti concluded her podcast rant with 'Anyway that was my rant.'
## Strictly's response
Strictly bosses said Oti's comments were 'unfavourable' and she might not be asked back to work with the show.
## Oti's defense
Oti insisted her comments were 'absolutely no malice' and meant to give 'professional' feedback like the judges.
## Oti's relationship with Strictly
Oti has been a friend of Strictly since leaving in 2022 and has been invited on as a choreographer.
## Oti's podcast impact
Oti's podcast has been criticized for 'heavily relying' on Strictly's output since its launch in September.
## Key takeaway

Oti Mabuse, a former Strictly Come Dancing pro, criticized the show as 'uncomfortable to watch' on her podcast, causing tension with Strictly bosses.