Updated 7th March 2024
Strictly Come Dancing Finalist 2021
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.
In 2023 Johannes partnered former British Number One tennis player Annabel Croft all the way to the Semi Finals
Johannes Radebe latest news – A huge congratulations to Johannes and Annabel for making it to the semi-final. 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 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
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36 years old (born 27 April 1987)
Johannes stands at 1.68m tall
South Africa
Former British Number One tennis player Annabel Croft
At 15 years old Annabel was the youngest British player to compete at Wimbledon for 95 years. She also represented Great Britain in prestigious Wightman and Federation Cup competitions, and continues to play an integral role in the coverage of Wimbledon each year and has done for many years.
Outside of tennis, Annabel has fronted entertainment shows such as Treasure Hunt and Inceptor and has enjoyed a long lasting broadcast career covering all the major tennis events worldwide. Her TV and radio career includes presenting, commentating, and working as a highly respected pundit for all the major broadcasters including BBC, Sky, Amazon Prime, ITV and Discovery.
On joining Strictly, Annabel said: “I have always loved watching Strictly and can’t quite believe I’m going to be part of this magical show – swapping tennis balls for glitter balls and looking forward to finding some joyfulness in the process.”
Johannes and Annabel were Walking on Sunshine with their fab upbeat Quickstep in week 2. The judges felt that Annabel looked a little tense, we’re sure Johannes will work his magic and help her to relax.
Johannes and Annabel treated us to a fast footed and fabulous Jive in week 4. The judges loved it but felt that Annabel needed a little more energy. Watch this space!
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.
As an experienced professional Latin dancer, Johannes is two-time Professional South African Latin Champion and three-time South African Amateur Latin Champion.
Johannes Radebe’s favourite dance is the Paso Doble.
It is thought Johannes doesn’t currently have a partner.
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.
Johannes dance partners include; Comedian, actor and presenter Ellie Taylor, Great British Bake Off star John Whaite, TV Legend Caroline Quentin and Corries Catherine Tyldesley
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.
Maybe 2023 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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Find out all about Johannes Radebe’s 2024 show-stopping House of JoJo tour
https://www.johannes-live.com/tour-dates
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
Learn more about all the Strictly Judges here;
– Anton du Beke
– Shirley Ballas
– Motsi Mabuse
– Craig Revel Horwood