Strictly Come Dancing pros worry new judge Motsi Mabuse will favour sister Oti in live shows

Strictly Come Dancing professionals are reportedly worried that new judge Motsi Mabuse will favour her sister Oti in the live shows.

Motsi, 38, was named as Darcey Bussells replacement today, months after the Dame announced she was bowing out of the ballroom following six years on the panel.

And Otis fellow pro dancers allegedly think her South African dancer will give Oti and those who shes close to preferential treatment.

A lot of the cast feel like theyre fighting a losing battle already. They feel Motsi will favour her sister, a source claimed to The Sun.

And some worry Oti will say who she is close to on the team – and Motsi will give them preferential treatment, especially the girls.

The insider also claimed that long-serving professional Anton du Beke is devastated about Motsi becoming the new judge instead of him, and is reportedly thinking about quitting.

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Its gone down like a lead balloon, with the pro dancers talking among themselves, saying its unfair and bound to cause a host of issues, the source said.

Metro.co.uk has contacted a Strictly rep for comment.

The BBC announced Motiss appointment with the tweet: Meet our incredible new Judge Motsi Mabuse! Shell join Craig, Bruno and Shirley when #Strictly returns in the Autumn.

Motsi wrote alongside the tweet: Cant wait.

Naturally, Oti was among the first to congratulate her sis, tweeting: Yayyyy!!!! Da da da dadada daaaaa- da dada da da !

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Katya Jones joined in, posting: This is so exciting!!! Brilliant choice!!! Motsi is Fabulous dancer and Im sure will be a fantastic judge!

Kevin Clifton added: BIG @bbcstrictly news day!!! Me and @joannecliftonRead More – Source