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Last Updated: September 23, 2024

Who is Strictly Professional Johannes Radebe?

Get to know Strictly Come Dancing star Johannes Radebe. Plus, discover a unique opportunity to enjoy a 5* star weekend break dancing alongside the BBC One Strictly professionals. 

Strictly Finalist 2021 – Johannes Radebe

Talented professional Latin dancer, Johannes Radebe, joined Strictly Come Dancing back in 2018.

Johannes is a two-time Professional South African Latin Champion and three-time South African Amateur Latin Champion.

Johannes Radebe latest news – In the 2024 series of Strictly Come Dancing, Johannes is partnered with Former Olympic athlete Montell Douglas

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In week one Johannes and Montell (MoJo) treated us to a fabulous jazzy Foxtrot to Is You Is or Is You Ain’t My Baby? Anton called them a “match made in heaven” and Motsi said “I can’t wait to see what you’ve got to offer”. Neither can we!

Speaking about joining Strictly, Montell Douglas said: “Strictly ARE YOU READY, Fire is here to light up the Ballroom. Wow, I am so honoured to have been asked to do the show. It is such an amazing thing to be a part of and I can’t wait to get started.

In 2021 Johannes made Strictly History by being the 1st all male partnership, with Great British Bake Off star John Whaite

Learn all about Johannes Radebe’s amazing dancing career, dance partners, relationships, awards, facts, age, height, and read his latest news, announcements and tours below

5* Weekend Breaks with the stars of TV

Who better to teach you to dance than the professional dancers from Strictly Come Dancing? You can meet the stars, learn their steps and be captivated as they perform spectacular shows just for you.

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⭐ Join Strictly Stars Amy Dowden MBE, Giovanni Pernice, Lauren Oakley, Jowita Przystal, Nikita Kuzmin, Katya Jones, British, European & World 10 Dance Champions Glenn & Caroly Boyce, Former World Professional Ballroom Champions Warren & Kristi Boyce, British Dance Champion Finalists David Cockram & Rosie Ward, Strictly’s Argentine Tango Stars Leandro Palou & Maria Tsiatsiani, and The Tony Greenwood 15-piece Big Band ⭐

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Johannes Radebe Facts – Height, Age, Dance Partners, Relationships, Awards, Tours

How old is Johannes?

37 years old (born 27 April 1987)

What is Johannes’s height?

Johannes stands at 1.68m tall

Where is Johannes from?

South Africa

Who is Johannes’s celebrity partner in 2024?

Gladiator and Olympian Montell Douglas

Age: 38

Former Olympic athlete Montell Douglas will pair up with the magnetic Johannes Radebe. Both known for their strong presence, this powerhouse duo is expected to deliver dramatic and athletic performances. Johannes, a crowd favourite, will no doubt bring out Montell’s competitive edge.

Montell Douglas has been a massive breakout star from BBC hit revival Gladiators and will now bring that fiery energy to Strictly Come Dancing 2024.

Speaking about joining Strictly, Montell Douglas said: “Strictly ARE YOU READY, Fire is here to light up the Ballroom. Wow, I am so honoured to have been asked to do the show. It is such an amazing thing to be a part of and I can’t wait to get started.

“Hopefully, a few of my Gladiator moves will come in handy with the Tango or Paso Doble!”

Fun fact: Montell was the first British woman to compete in both Summer and Winter Olympics, making history with her bobsleigh run in Beijing 2022!

In week 1 Montell & Johannes will dance a Foxtrot to ‘Is You Is or Is You Ain’t My Baby by Dinah Washington’

What are Johannes’s greatest dance achievements?

As an experienced professional Latin dancer, Johannes is two-time Professional South African Latin Champion and three-time South African Amateur Latin Champion.

What’s Johannes’s favourite dance?

Johannes Radebe’s favourite dance is the Paso Doble.

Is Johannes in a relationship?

It is thought Johannes doesn’t currently have a partner.

When did Johannes join Strictly?

Johannes joined the Strictly family in 2018 for series 16 of the show.

On joining Strictly, Johannes said, “Joining Strictly Come Dancing is one of the greatest achievements of my dancing career,” he said. “It is such an honour to be chosen to be a part of an incredible cast and be part of one of the biggest shows that is celebrated worldwide. I cannot wait to get started and experience the magic with the UK.”

Johannes Radebe and fellow professional Graziano di Prima made history with Strictly’s first individual same-sex dance, they performed together to Emeli Sande’s Shine. Viewers were moved to tears as the series made history with its first individual same-sex dance.

Has Johannes got a book?

Yes, in 2023 JoJo released Jojo: Finally Home – My Inspirational Memoir.

The book went on to become a – THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER (2023)

Who has Johannes danced with on Strictly before?

Johannes dance partners include; Comedian, actor and presenter Ellie Taylor, Great British Bake Off star John Whaite, TV Legend Caroline Quentin, Coronation Street actress Catherine Tyldesley and former British Number One tennis player Annabel Croft.

In 2023 Johannes partnered former British Number One tennis player Annabel Croft all the way to the Semi Finals

There wasn’t a dry eye in the house as Johannes and Annabel dedicated their stunning week 7 Couple’s Choice to Annabel’s late husband. The perfect song choice Wings by Birdy saw her best dance yet, Craig says it was a beautiful story, beautifully told.

Johannes has taught Annabel so well, her Hips Didn’t Lie in their sexy Samba of week 8. Annabel let herself go and impressed the judges with her new found spirit & fabulous dress!

Johannes and Annabel’s “spellbinding” American Smooth was beautiful to watch as they glided around Blackpool Tower Ballroom. The judges are impressed with how far Annabel has come in the competition.

Annabel and Johannes enjoyed their first 10 in week 10 of the competition. Anton was impressed by their Traditional Paso Doble and how Annabel has grown week on week. Craig on the other hand felt it lacked fire but still awarded an 8. Great score of 36 for the couple.

The super close dance off didn’t go their way after Shirley & Anton spotted a minor mistake. Their Viennese Waltz was simply stunning & dreamy, but unfortunately didn’t Let Them Get What They Wanted. In contrast their Salsa got us in the party spirit, a tearful Johannes paid tribute to his wonderful partner Annabel as they left the competition.

In 2022 Johannes paired with Comedian, Actor and Presenter Ellie Taylor. Johannes and Ellie T took to the dancefloor with a joyful Jive to Brown Eyed Girl in week 10. Although the dance had great characterisation in week 10 the judges were after a little more technique. Sadly this was to be their final week

In 2021 Johannes & John achieved a worthy second place, what a close final it was with both couples scoring identical marks. John and Johannes were fabulous finalists and we loved experiencing their stunning Pirates Of The Caribbean Paso one last time.

John said that it was a ‘massive honour’ to be a part of the history-making partnership. John & Johannes remain close friends.

Has Johannes ever won Strictly?

Not yet, maybe 2024 is his year to lift the glitterball?

Find out more about Johannes’s dancing profile on his official BBC Strictly Come Dancing profile page.

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Johannes Radebe Tour Dates, Tickets & Venues

Find out all about 2025 Kinky Boots tour starring Johannes Radebe & Dan Partridge
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Meet all the Strictly Come Dancing Professional Dancers

Learn more about all your favourite Strictly Pro’s here;

Aljaz Skorjanec
Amy Dowden
Dianne Buswell
Giovanni Pernice
Gorka Marquez
Graziano di Prima
Janette Manrara
Johannes Radebe
Jowita Przystal
Kai Widdrington
Karen Hauer
Katya Jones
Luba Mushtuk
Nadiya Bychkova
Nancy Xu
Neil Jones
Nikita Kuzmin
Jowita Przystal
Lauren Oakley
Oti Mabuse

Meet all the Strictly Come Dancing Judges

Learn more about all the Strictly Judges here;
Anton du Beke
Shirley Ballas
Motsi Mabuse
Craig Revel Horwood

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