Jump to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAnnabel NugentTuesday 18 August 2026 09:35 BSTMotsi Mabuse on why she doesn't want sister Oti to be Strictly hostStrictly Come Dancing judge Motsi Mabuse made significant lifestyle changes after a health check-up found high cortisol levels and inflammation. Tests also concluded she was at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.“My sister [Phemelo] is very much into training – Ironmans, marathons, swimming – so I knew she was the right person to get motivation from,” she told Women’s Health.Following advice from Phemelo, Mabuse started with outside walks before progressing to strength training and 60-minute incline walking sessions.Mabuse will return to the Strictly judging panel next month alongside Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, and Anton DuBeke for the 24th series.The new series features a freshly confirmed celebrity line-up alongside new hosts Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe, and Johannes Radebe taking over from Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman.In fullStrictly’s Motsi Mabuse reveals doctor’s health warning that forced her to make changesMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in