Strictly star Johannes Radebe recalls ‘special’ first experience shared with John Whaite

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Johannes Radebe has reflected on an impactful experience shared with John Whaite during their time partnered together on Strictly Come Dancing. During Saturday’s edition appearance on The Jonathan Ross Show, Radebe looks back on his time dancing with Whaite and shares memories of being lifted by him – a rare experience as a male dancer. open image in gallery Johannes Radebe and John Whaite “I can’t speak for him – because I’m not allowed to, legally – but it felt like there was love there,” Whaite told The Times of his time with the pro dancer. Plan auto-renews until cancelled Try for free open image in gallery John Whaite and Johannes Radebe on the Strictly tour in 2022 “I have to say I’ve spent the last seven years in this country and it has been absolutely wonderful,” the South African dancer says.