Strictly Come Dancing judge Motsi Mabuse doesnt know (or care) if shes paid the same as the other judges
New Strictly Come Dancing judge Moti Mabuse is replacing Darcey Bussell on the panel of the show (Pi..
Motsi Mabuse is gearing up for her debut as the newest judge on Strictly Come Dancing, but will she be paid the same as her co-stars?
After replacing the out-going Darcey Bussell, Motsi – the older sister of professional dancer and Greatest Dancer coach Oti Mabuse – Moti is an already experienced judge on the German equivalent of Strictly, Lets Dance.
Strictly already has a storied history of controversies with its judges; from the barbed comments of Craig Revel Horwood to the sacking of Arlene Phillips for the younger Alesha Dixon. A topic that is particularly prevalent in todays social climate is equal pay, something that Moti doesnt seem too worried about at present.
Speaking to the Radio Times ahead of her Strictly debut, Motsi says that she doesnt know (or indeed care) if shes paid the same as the other judges on the panel; Craig, Bruno Tonioli and head judge Shirley Ballas.
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I dont care, Motsi revealed. Because, for me, its just such an honour being here. It doesnt concern me right now. Im just concentrating on doing a good job.
Motsi does, however, believe that she is receiving equal pay to her previous job in Germany on Lets Dance.
I would say yes, Motsi continues. It took almost eight years, you know, to me literally, last year, saying, “Guys, whats happening?” Im involved because I think its important. But for now, Im just coming in [to Strictly] and I cant come in with fireballs.
In the interview, Motsi also says that shes not adverse in helping to mix up the Strictly formula. There have been consistent calls over the past few years for the show to introduce same-sex partnerships, although it hasnt happened yet, nor will it happen for this years new series.
Strictly is probably aware of the changes that are happening socially,” Motsi says. In Germany, weve completely gone that way. Weve had two ladies dance together. The worst thing you can do is stay on the same spot. I respect traditions but you need to keep developing.
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