Johannes Radebe has been on our screens as a professional dancer on Strictly Come Dancing since 2018. He has won many titles, including the South African Latin Championship (twice) – and our hearts. Sorry, that was cheesy, but we're not even kidding.
We just love him.
Strictly's golden boy is back for Strictly 2024, but will he win gold with his latest celebrity partner?
Sorry, we're not very good at sport metaphors.
Who is Johannes Radebe?
Johannes is a Strictly babe of babes. He is a South African-born professional dancer and choreographer, pro dancer on Strictly and author.
How old is Johannes Radebe?
Johannes is currently 37 years old. He was born on 27 April 1987.
Where is Johannes Radebe from?
Johannes was born in Zamdela in South Africa.
Who is Johannes Radebe partnered with on Strictly 2024?
Johannes is partnered with Montell Douglas a.k.a. FIRE from Gladiators.
Who was Johannes Radebe partnered with on Strictly 2023?
Johannes was partnered up with former tennis pro Annabel Croft for Strictly 2023. The duo just missed out on making the final and were booted out of the competition in week twelve.
Who was Johannes Radebe's partner on Strictly Come Dancing in 2022?
During the 2022 series of everyone’s favourite dancing competition, Johannes was paired with comedian and presenter Ellie Taylor. They came seventh after being booted out in week 10.
Does Johannes Radebe have a husband?
It seems that Johannes is currently single. However, he has spoken openly about being gay.
In June 2022, he opened up about his private life as he starred on the cover of HELLO’s Pride edition.
He said, "Due to internalised homophobia for the longest time, I thought that I did not deserve love.
"And it's a journey and the fact that I'm here at a place of acceptance and abundance, I feel like I'm ready and we'll see.
"I'll go on a couple of dates, I'm still checking out the scene, where are the brothers at? Hit me up, call me up."
How tall is Johannes Radebe?
According to Smooth Radio, this dancing dish stands at around six feet tall.
What happened with John Whaite and Johannes Radebe?
In 2021, they became the second same-sex pairing on Strictly after boxer Nicola Adams and Katya Jones in 2020, making them the first male same-sex pairing in the history of the show. They reached the final where they finished as runners-up to winners Rose Ayling-Ellis and her partner Giovanni Pernice.
John admitted that he "fell in love" with his dance partner while engaged to his partner of 15 years Paul Atkins during his time on Strictly.
He told The Times, "When you're physically pressed against another man for ten hours a day, things move emotionally. So I fell in love with him [Johannes]. I still love him, of course I do.
"I can't speak for him - because I'm not allowed to, legally - but it felt like there was love there.
"We had such similar stories growing up - the homophobia, the bullying, coming out, coming to terms with our sexuality - as any queer kid would."
In a sepearate interview published late last month in The Times, Johannes stressed the platonic nature of his relationship with John.
“We have gone on to have such a beautiful experience together that it would be a shame if we were not friends after all that.
“What we agreed is that, regardless of what life throws at us, we will always keep [this friendship] going. ‘We are friends for life,’ I always say to him. ‘I know where you live. You cannot get rid of me.’ I still speak to him.”
What is Johannes doing now?
He is currently taking part in Strictly 2024. According to Deadline, a movie adaptation of Johannes's memoir is in the works.
How can I follow Johannes on Instagram?
Head on over to @johannesradebe immediately.