Oti Mabuse made her presenting debut on Saturday evening as the host of new dating show Romeo and Duet, which earned a divided reaction from viewers.
The 31-year-old dancer – who recently quit Strictly Come Dancing – returned to ITV viewers screens shortly after her stint as a Dancing On Ice judge with the new series.
Oti, who flaunted her curves in a sparkly red mini dress, helped singletons find love through the medium of song, with fans rushing to Twitter shortly after the show aired to give their verdict.
Reaction: Oti Mabuse, 31, made her presenting debut on Saturday evening during new dating show Romeo and Duet, which earned a divided reaction from viewers
The star looked incredible in the one-shouldered red number which she teamed with towering black heels.
Oti has recently become a hit with ITV viewers but fans were left disappointed with her latest endeavour.
Fans savaged the show, with one writing: ‘#romeoandduet has got to be the worst thing I have seen on TV for a while. Concept is god awful and gone backwards in terms of not judging people by the way they look. @itv I’m not sure this should be on again.’
Another said: ‘#romeoandduet is the worst tv I have seen in years. @otimabuse it saddens me you have left #StrictlyComeDancing for this twaddle.’
Presenting Debut: The 31-year-old dancer – who recently quit Strictly Come Dancing – returned to ITV viewers screens shortly after her stint as a Dancing On Ice judge
Divided: Oti looked incredible as she flaunted her curves in a sparkly red mini dress while helping singletons find love through the medium of song
Fans reaction: Oti has recently become a hit with ITV viewers but fans were left disappointed with her latest endeavour
Someone else added: ‘I literally watch anything! But this is genuinely the worst thing I’ve seen on TV in a long long time #romeoandduet’.
A fourth brutally quipped: ‘I’ve been wheel chair bound for 2 years but thanks for #romeoandduet I was able to muster up enough strength and turn the TV off.’
Several others praised Oti for her presenting, but lamented the fact that the show was not a good vehicle for her skills.
One said: ‘Oti is so natural. She’s brilliant! Shame the show was so unnatural and made little to no sense.’
A second echoed: ‘I love @otimabuse but this show is an absolute waste of airtime #romeoandduet’.
Silver lining: Several others praised Oti for her presenting, but lamented the fact that the show was not a good vehicle for her skills
And another agreed, writing: ‘It’s a shame that #RomeoAndDuet sucks salt, as Oti Mabuse is very likeable, but maybe this kind of forgettable, puff TV show isn’t the right vehicle for her.’
However despite the vastly negative review, there were some who were kept entertained, as one fan wrote: ‘Loving this #RomeoAndDuet show! Super cute and fun to watch! smashed it for her first ever solo show!
Another penned: ‘Loving #romeoandduet something new to Watch on a Saturday with the lovely @otimabuse’
A third chimed in: ‘I saw half of #romeoandduet as was on a day out today and not long got back, I enjoyed what I saw. An interesting format and great for Saturday nights, looking forward to seeing a full episode.’
Oti is no stranger to showing off her impressive dance moves and once again demonstrated her dance skills as she enjoyed a twerk-off with a contestant during the new musical matchmaking show.
Good reviews: Other ITV viewers were left entertained and were happy to see Oti step into the presenting role
Work it: Oti demonstrated her dance skills as she enjoyed a twerk-off with a contestant during the new musical matchmaking show
Stunning: The South African beauty interviewed a Zumba instructor, who told how she lost a twerk-off with a 67-year-old client
The South African beauty interviewed a Zumba instructor, who told how she lost a twerk-off with a 67-year-old client.
Fascinated by the story, Oti then asked if they could have a twerk-off, with the Dancing On Ice star and the woman then turning around to shake their derrières for the audience.
Oti looked in her element as she shimmied and shook her behind, much to the pleasure of the cheering audience.
Romeo & Duet will see singletons stand on a balcony as they are serenaded by potential love matches.
New show: Romeo & Duet will see singletons stand on a balcony as they are serenaded by potential love matches
However, while they are able to hear the dulcet tones of their possible partners, they will not be able to see them, with the singers given one song to entice the contestant down from the balcony so they can meet face-to-face.
Any pairs will head off on a duet-date to learn a song to perform together in an ultimate romantic love battle against the other couples, with one duo being crowned the winners.
Oti said: ‘I’m so excited to be part of Romeo & Duet. It’s always been a dream of mine to host so this is a real pinch me moment, and it’s a blessing for me to finally be able to share this news. I honestly can’t wait to get started!
‘It’s about love with a little bit of a twist and showcase of talent, it’s fresh and fun, and I hope everyone’s going to love it as much as I do.’
It’s since been revealed that the show will have gay and lesbian couples alongside straight pairings – unlike its ITV rival Love Island.
Progress: It’s since been revealed that the show will have gay and lesbian couples alongside straight pairings – unlike its ITV rival Love Island
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