Strictly Come Dancing fans were sent into a frenzy as former professional dancer Oti Mabuse dropped a tantalising hint about the 2025 series during a recent television appearance. The two-time Glitterball Trophy winner sparked speculation that reality TV sensation Dani Dyer might be swapping the Love Island villa for the BBC ballroom.
Mabuse, who left the show in 2022 after seven spectacular seasons, made the revelation while appearing on ITV's Lorraine. When asked about potential contestants for the upcoming series, she responded with surprising candour: "I've heard Dani Dyer might be doing it."
From Reality Star to Ballroom Dancer?
The suggestion that Dani Dyer, daughter of actor Danny Dyer and winner of Love Island 2018, might join the celebrity lineup has set social media alight. Known for her massive social media following and recent ventures into television presenting, Dyer would bring considerable audience appeal to the show.
Mabuse's comments came during a wider discussion about her own future with the programme. While she confirmed she won't be returning as a professional dancer, she didn't rule out other involvement. "Maybe I'll be back in a different role," she teased, leaving viewers wondering whether she might appear as a judge or in another capacity.
A New Chapter for Strictly
The 2025 series promises significant changes for the beloved dancing competition. With several professional dancers potentially rotating out and new faces expected to join the lineup, producers seem to be shaking things up. The potential addition of Dani Dyer would continue Strictly's trend of casting popular reality television stars, following in the footsteps of previous contestants like Madeley Ingham and Jamie Laing.
BBC executives are undoubtedly looking to maintain the show's impressive ratings, which have consistently dominated Saturday night television. The combination of Mabuse's hints and Dyer's star power has created perfect pre-series buzz, though representatives for both the BBC and Dani Dyer have remained tight-lipped about the speculation.
As Strictly fans eagerly await official announcements about the 2025 lineup, one thing is certain: the rumour mill is already working overtime. Whether Dani Dyer will indeed be taking to the dancefloor remains to be seen, but the possibility has certainly captured the public's imagination.
