Bill Bailey says he will be jealous of Oti Mabuse’s next Strictly Come Dancing partner

Bill Bailey says he will be jealous of Oti Mabuse’s next Strictly Come Dancing partner and jokes the pro won’t be able to ‘top’ their win

They lifted the Glitterball Trophy together after winning the 2020 series of Strictly Come Dancing.

And Bill Bailey has joked that he will be jealous of the celebrity who goes on to be professional dancer Oti Mabuse’s next partner on this year’s show. 

Speaking on Wednesday’s episode of Lorraine, the comedian and actor, 56, said that Oti wouldn’t be able to ‘top’ their win. 

Dynamic duo: Bill Bailey has admitted that he will be jealous of the celebrity who goes on to be professional dancer Oti Mabuse’s next partner on this year’s Strictly Come Dancing 

On the show host Ranvir Singh asked Bill: ‘How do you feel about Oti getting a new partner? Jealous?’ 

To which he replied: ‘Of course! You think that’s it surely, she can’t top that. 

‘Who knows? I’ll be watching. I think actually I might have to perform in the launch show.’

During the interview Bill also revealed he has been following Oti’s dance classes on Zoom to keep fit and look after his mental health.

Champions: Bill and Oti were crowned winners of last year's Strictly, making Bill the oldest contestant ever to lift the Glitterball trophy

Champions: Bill and Oti were crowned winners of last year’s Strictly, making Bill the oldest contestant ever to lift the Glitterball trophy

Partnership: Speaking on Wednesday's episode of Lorraine, the comedian and actor, 56, said that Oti wouldn't be able to 'top' their win

Partnership: Speaking on Wednesday’s episode of Lorraine, the comedian and actor, 56, said that Oti wouldn’t be able to ‘top’ their win

He said: ‘I’ve been joining Oti’s dance classes on Zoom anonymously. I’d be there with the screen blacked out and then at the end of the session turn the camera on and people would go, oh it’s Bill!’  

Bill and Oti were crowned winners of last year’s Strictly, making Bill the oldest contestant ever to lift the Glitterball trophy. 

During the final Oti praised her celebrity partner for being ‘a friend, father figure and brother,’ after they beat HRVY, Maisie Smith and Jamie Laing. 

Having the best time: Bill and Oti wowed both viewers and judges during last year's series of Strictly

Having the best time: Bill and Oti wowed both viewers and judges during last year’s series of Strictly 

Elsewhere Bill spoke about travelling to New Zealand recently to film his new show En Route to Normal. 

He said: ‘Life there has pretty much returned to normal. There’s sanitizer and track and trace but people are in theatres, going to the cinema, restaurants. It’s extraordinary.’

Ranvir then asked: ‘How did you manage to go out?’

Incredible: As they prepared to lift the Glitterball trophy during the final, Bill said: 'It feels surreal, it feels extraordinary, it feels wonderful'

Incredible: As they prepared to lift the Glitterball trophy during the final, Bill said: ‘It feels surreal, it feels extraordinary, it feels wonderful’ 

To which Bill replied: ‘It’s work. It’s classed as work. I was planning the show last year and that didn’t happen and we had gone down a lot of the way with planning it. 

‘We had been in touch with New Zealand, it’s been a long process. We had to get permission from the NZ govt. I had to quarantine for two weeks when I got there.

‘I was a bit sensitive about posting too much stuff because I know it’s not possible to perform here at the moment but this is what we love doing and this is what we hope will return. 

‘The idea of taking a show there is great for everyone’s mental health, to be in a group and see a show is something quite unique.’

Passion: During the interview Bill also revealed he has been following Oti's dance classes on Zoom to keep fit and look after his mental health

Passion: During the interview Bill also revealed he has been following Oti’s dance classes on Zoom to keep fit and look after his mental health