Strictly Come Dancing judge Motsi Mabuse is all for same-sex couples on the show: If you risk something, it pays off

Motsi Mabuse has become the latest star to come out in support of same-sex couples competing on the Strictly Come Dancing, one week after BBC bosses revealed they were completely open to seeing these new partnerships in future series.

Ahead of her debut as a new judge on Saturday nights launch show, South African dancer Motsi revealed that the UK was actually behind other countries when it came to same-sex dancing on the Strictly franchise.

Strictly is probably aware of the changes that are happening socially, the 38-year-old told Gay Times.

Speaking about her experience as a judge on Lets Dance in Germany, she continued: In Germany, weve completely gone that way. Weve had two ladies dance together.

The ratings proved the point that sometimes, if you risk something, it pays off. It might go wrong – but at least you tried. The worst thing you can do is stay on the same spot.

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I respect traditions but you need to keep developing.

Yes, Motsi!

Over the years, Strictly has slowly been working towards including same-sex couples on the show, last year featuring a routine where the professional dancers performed in same-sex pairings.

The moment came after years of campaigning from Strictlys resident Mr Nasty, Craig Revel Horwood, to see same-sex pairings on the show, so it seems like Motsi is in good company on the judging panel.

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After a report in The Mirror claimed the BBC had changed their policy on the issue, the broadcaster clarified their stance to Metro.co.uk, with a BBC spokesperson saying: Strictly Come Dancing is an inclusive show and we are proud to have featured same sex dancing amongst the professional dancers in group numbers in previous series.

We are completely open to the prospect of including same sex pairings between our celebrities and professional dancers in the Read More – Source