Strictly star Oti Mabuse reveals her insecurities about her 28GG boobs
As part of Lorraine's new series, Body Confidential, Strictly professional Oti Mabuse exclusively opens up about her body confidence issues over the years. Oti reveals how she was racked with insecurities and even broke down in tears at her first Strictly dress fitting over her 28GG boobs.
Although she has struggles, the professional dancer shares how she's become more self-confident and credits her mum for teaching her how to love her bigger boobs.
“All my family has always had big boobs. I was hitting puberty way before other girls were. As a 12 year-old girl going in and saying ‘I’m looking for a B cup’, that kind of sounds unrealistic. I’m lucky that my mum has the same issue and she was able to teach me how to deal with it. As a young girl I was always wearing jersies over it.”
Speaking to other women with similar body shapes, she reveals that having a good fitting bra makes all the difference, especially given her active career and due to the fact she often suffers shoulder, neck and back pain.
“We all come in different shapes and sizes and I think it’s really important we all embrace and celebrate the skin that we’re in. It is you after all and I think that’s really special.”
Do you know the secret to a well-fitted bra? Oti meets 'The Bra Whisperer', Katie Weir, who shares her top tips for finding the perfect bra for you.
With thanks to Bravissimo and Cheval Residences.