November 21st 2024.
Last night on the latest episode of I'm A Celebrity, Oti Mabuse, known for her role on Strictly Come Dancing, opened up about a personal tragedy. She shared with her fellow campmates about the death of her half-brother, who tragically took his own life at the young age of 16. Oti believes that if he had spoken to someone about his feelings, things may have turned out differently. This conversation was sparked by McFly star Danny Jones, who also shared about his own experience with a panic attack on live TV.
"It's tough, especially in our culture, where we don't really open up," Oti bravely shared. She also spoke about the ongoing grief that her family experiences and the pressure of having to be strong and positive in the public eye. "Every year, we celebrate his birthday, but it's the people left behind who feel it every single day," she added.
The conversation then turned to the importance of seeking help and talking about one's feelings. Tulisa praised Oti for her positive energy and how she uses it as her "superpower" every day. Oti also shared that she had previously written about her family's tragedy in her book, Chili in the Blood: My Dance Through Life. She was born in South Africa and her brother's death was seen as a bad omen by their community due to their superstitious beliefs.
Viewers were moved by Oti's bravery and honesty, with many expressing their admiration for her. Oti went on to win Strictly Come Dancing back-to-back in 2019 and 2020.
In addition to her successful dancing career, Oti also revealed that she studied civil engineering before fully pursuing her passion for ballroom dancing. On an episode of BBC Radio 4's Desert Island Discs, she shared how her mother, who had always loved ballroom dancing, couldn't pursue it due to growing up under apartheid. So, when Oti and her siblings were born, her mother started her own dance school to teach Black children ballroom dancing.
In 2014, Oti married Romanian dancer Marius Iepure, whom she met in Germany. Last year, the couple welcomed their first child on Christmas Day. Oti's story serves as a reminder of the importance of opening up and seeking help when struggling with mental health. If you or someone you know needs help, reach out to a trusted friend, family member, or a mental health professional for support.
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