Strictly’s Oti Mabuse to host new quiz show after ITV dating show Romeo and Duet was cancelled

Oti Mabuse is reportedly set to front a brand new quiz show, after her stint as the host of ITV’s dating show Romeo and Duet was axed.

Former Strictly Come Dancing professional, 32, who is also a judge on Dancing On Ice and The Masked Dancer, made her first solo debut with the ITV dating show.

Mabuse, who lives in London, will be the host of a new show called The Tower, which is currently in the process of finding potential contestants.

According toThe Sun, The Tower is “set in a unique world,” and comes from the creative team behind Channel 4’s Escape To The Chateau.

The Producers of the new show, put out a call for contestants, they said: “Star of Strictly, Dancing On Ice and The Masked Dancer Oti Mabuse is looking for outgoing, lively and knowledgeable teams of two to be part of a TV quiz show first — The Tower.”

“Set in a unique world, your general knowledge, strategic thinking and judgement will be tested to the max in this exciting new game.

“Teams of friends, family, colleagues or partners battle to win a cash prize. Be part of something extraordinary.”

Unfortunately, the pro dancer’s first attempt at hosting was axed as it failed to draw in a large enough audience. After being announced in January and launched in April, the musical-dating show was given the chop three months later in July - after just one series.

A TV insider told The Sun: “The feeling was that it wasn’t a case of Oti not being right for the show, more that the show wasn’t right for Oti.”

“We’ve seen on The Masked Dancer just how her infectious energy and humour works best in a less-scripted, more conversational setting.”

They continued: “This will be gut-wrenching for Oti as it was her first solo presenting gig since quitting Strictly to pursue new opportunities.”

Expectations for Romeo and Duet were high, as Oti is extremely popular with audiences, and the show was given a prime-time slot on ITV. However, it wasn’t enough to draw in the big Saturday night audiences.

With this new show, “Oti will have the chance to banter with contestants as well as use her presence to hold the show together,”said The Sun insider.

Mabuse is now set to film the pilot episode of The Tower, next month in Manchester, and it is reportedly set to be commissioned for full series, by a major broadcaster.