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May 2022
39m 23s

Reach for the Stars with Oti Mabuse

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Strictly star Oti Mabuse on her "insane love" for Holly Willoughby, TV success and dealing with racism, plus Carol Vorderman meets one of Pride of Britain's most memorable young winners ever. 
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