OHMYGOSSIP — Oti Mabuse “loved everything about” hosting ‘Romeo Duet’.
The former ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ star enjoyed fronting her first ever show in front of a live studio audience, admitting it was fun trying not to look “super stressed” while presenting the show, and she ended up going home “so happy” after filming.
She said: “I love ‘Romeo Duet’. When I’m presenting or hosting, I always wanted something where I can connect with people and communicate and get to know them.
“I was getting to connect with them and that’s what I really wanted. It’s been a great experience.
“I loved being able to ask the contestants questions as well, when they came down, saying, ‘Why didn’t you come down?’ or ‘Do you have regret…’.
“Reading links and trying to do the whole thing, concentrating and to not look like you’re super stressed. I loved everything about it. I was so happy going home every night after every show.”
The ‘Dancing on Ice’ judge also loved working with the live studio audience on the new ITV dating show, admitting they became like her “co-stars”.
She said: “It was my first time hosting in front of a live studio audience. It was the best feeling. They were just so excited to be there. They couldn’t wait.
“The audience is such a vital part of the show as they’re saying, ‘Come down!’ because they can see both people – or they’re like, ‘Stay where you are’, or they’re confused. And when you’re doing your duet they are voting. In another way they became my co-stars. It was just so special and amazing.”
The dating show features singletons hoping to connect with other singletons via their mutual love of music and singing.
Oti added: “It’s a fun dating show that is crossed with music and singing. Contestants come on hoping to find love, and they also have a love for singing. It’s the perfect entertainment show for the whole family.”
‘Romeo Duet’ starts Saturday (16.04.22) at 7pm on ITV and ITV Hub.