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Kyle O'Sullivan

Strictly's Motsi Mabuse opens up on possibly replacing Shirley as head judge

Motsi Mabuse has responded to calls to replace Shirley Ballas as Strictly Come Dancing head judge.

Furious Strictly fans wanted Shirley removed from the top job after Catherine Tyldesley's controversial exit this weekend.

The former Coronation Street star and pro partner Johannes Radebe were sent home - with head judge Shirley having the casting vote.

Motsi, who voted to save Cath, could not hide her frustration when Mike Bushell was saved by her fellow judge.

Speaking at the Pride of Britain Awards, Motsi has told Strictly fans to move on despite the pain and accept the result.

On being touted as the next head judge, Motsi told Mirror Online: "No, Shirley has a tough job.

Motsi Mabuse opened up about replacing Shirley Ballas on Strictly (Daily Mirror)

"And I wouldn't like to be in that position, especially as everyone afterwards reacts like this.

"I'm thinking somebody has to have the courage to do it. She's doing it, so well done."

Motsi admitted she was disappointed by the decision but admits there is no going back now.

She wore a gorgeous red dress to the ceremony (Doug Peters/EMPICS Entertainment)

She added: "The thing is, a result has been made. There's no going back.
"Everyone needs to learn to move on. As much as it hurts, we have to move on.

"That is how this works. And never will there be a reverse result. We have to accept it and keep going.

"We love the dancing. That's what it's about."

(Doug Peters/EMPICS Entertainment)

Outraged Strictly fans were calling for Motsi to replace Shirley as the head judge, who is given the casting vote in the event of a tie, after Catherine's shock exit.

Oti's sister appeared to refuse to clap when Mike Bushell and Katya Jones were saved following the dreaded dance-off.

Fuming Motsi was then spotted whispering something emphatically in the ear of fellow judge Craig Revel Horwood, who opted to save Mike and Katya.

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