News about Johannes Radebe

Strictly Come Dancing's next theme has been revealed as celebrities will take to the dancefloor dressed in black leather and cowboy hats.

Montell Douglas is struggling to dance in high heels on Strictly Come Dancing. The Olympian, 38, is currently taking part in the BBC Latin and ballroom competition with professional partner Johannes Radebe. But she admitted that the 'hardest part' about the whole thing is not the dancing itself, it is having to navigate the floor in high heels.

Strictly Come Dancing professional dancers are set to perform a Minions-themed routine on Saturday to mark the show's annual Movie Week.  Kai Widdrington, 29, who missed out on a celebrity partner this series, agreed to go bald and sported a comedy nose to become the Despicable Me's hapless villain, Gru.  Other professional dancers including Katya Jones, 35, and Johannes Radebe, 37, were painted yellow to become the mayhem-loving Minions. 

Montell Douglas has revealed her hidden health condition that left in 'agonising' pain ahead of the first Strictly Come Dancing live show on Saturday. The Team GB athlete and Gladiators star, 38, revealed she suffers from dysmenorrhoea -  extremely heavy and painful periods which have previously left her hospitalised.  Montell admitted being hospitalised was a 'wake-up call' as she almost 'passed out' due to the 'intense' cramp pain. 

Strictly Come Dancing fans want Chris McCausland to win the show, they have declared. The Saturday night favourite returned to screens this weekend amid a major scandal and a shock NTA win upon its 20th anniversary.  Despite running on into December, viewers have already claimed that comedian Chris, 47, should lift the Glitterball Trophy.

The dancing show returned to screens on Saturday for its 20th anniversary series - after a year marred by abuse allegations. But for the first time in five years there will be no same-sex couples on the line-up - after the BBC decided to ' return to traditional roots' to appease viewers amid the controversy. The corporation claimed 'not everyone is going to like' same-sex pairings. The choice upset dedicated fans, who were left feeling 'massively disappointed' and 'uncomfortable' that the BBC had 'taken a step backwards'. They were also left confused by the choice to remove same sex couples as a result of the headline-making scandals - despite 'not one of the accusers or the people being accused was in a same sex pairing'.

It's time to get your glitter and dancing shoes ready as Strictly is officially back for the 20th anniversary series.  After a year plagued by scandal amid the BBC's misconduct investigation, the show returned with all the bells and whistles on Saturday night as loyal viewers tuned in.  With 15 new celebrity couples set to take to the dancefloor, the pairings were revealed during the launch show as the series officially kicked off. 

One of Strictly Come Dancing 's biggest stars has sparked fears he might quit the show after he revealed his life story is being adapted into a film.

EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: When Mel Coleman - a vigorous 60-year-old, seemingly in impeccable health - died last year only weeks after being diagnosed with colon cancer, his wife, the tennis star-turned-television presenter Annabel Croft, was comforted by their only son, Charlie, 27. 'Charlie said it was as if a hand had come down from the sky and plucked Mel out, leaving our family with a gaping hole that will never be filled,' Annabel later recalled. Now, Charlie has cheered his mother and two sisters by delivering some joyful news. 'He's got engaged,' a friend tells me. 'The family are delighted and really looking forward to the wedding. It's given everyone a boost.'

The Strictly Come Dancing professional dancers appeared in good spirits as they headed to rehersals for the new series in Camden on Thursday. The professionals looked thrilled to be back at work despite the show descending into chaos in recent weeks amid various abuse probes and misconduct scandals. Nancy Xu put on an animted display as she gave a thumbs up to the camera while arriving at Cecil Sharp House. 

James Dreyfus has claimed he asked Strictly Come Dancing bosses to 'look out' for Amanda Abbington when he heard she had agreed to take part on the show. The actor, 55, voiced his support for Amanda, 50, after a Channel 4 interview emotionally detailed her struggle while appearing on the programme. James told how he was approached to appear on the BBC show but ultimately decided that it wasn't for him following talks with producers.

In an emotionally charged interview, the actress, 50, fought back tears as she told Channel 4 of the 'brutal, relentless and unforgiving' campaign from trolls after she sensationally quit the BBC series last year. At the time Amanda cited 'personal reasons' for leaving before reports surfaced that she had demanded footage of her rehearsals after the experience with the show and her dance partner left her with PTSD. Giovanni was later suspended and now more than nine months on, the BBC has been forced to launch a probe over claims of off-camera misconduct made by Amanda as well as other celebrities who starred on the programme.

Annabel Croft (left and right), 57, hosted Wimbledon for the BBC last year, just weeks after losing her beloved husband Mel to colon cancer. Now, as she prepares to return to the tournament, she tells Cole Moreton what helped her through.

Left 'completely heartbroken' when her husband - a vigorous 60-year-old, seemingly in impeccable health - died last year only weeks after being diagnosed with colon cancer, she heeded advice from Princess Diana's great friend, psychotherapist Julia Samuel, who told her that 'dance is one of the best things for grief'. Tennis star-turned-television presenter Annabel Croft duly signed up for Strictly, partnering Johannes Radebe, and left the show's judges in tears as, after one dance, she blew a kiss heavenward to her late husband, Mel Coleman. Though denied a place in the final, to viewers' fury, Annabel, 57, got through those darkest months. And now, I can disclose, she feels strong enough to part with the house that she and Mel, an America's Cup and Admiral's Cup yachtsman - and, she says, 'a DIY fanatic' - built nearly 20 years ago. 'I'm no longer crying every day,' says Annabel. 'I'm now ready to sell.'

Strictly's Johannes Radebe donned a flower dress on Thursday to promote WaterAid's rain garden the Chelsea Flower Show at the Royal Hospital Chelsea in London. The professional dancer, 37,  beamed and flexed his bulging biceps in the green foliage two-piece dotted with the most stunning flowers. The outfit, complete with a pair of flower shoes, was complemented by an umbrella of the same material, soaked with water. Johannes cocked a hip and smiled as the 'rain' fell on him while he stood on the luscious green grass of the hospital's grounds. The flowers on Johannes' outfit were drought-resistant to promote WaterAid's new rain garden which will debut at the Show in May.

Strictly Come Dancing pro Johannes Radebe fought back tears during the opening night of his show after revealing his family's trip to the UK was delayed by 'visa issues.' The dancer had hoped his mother Jacobeth, and siblings would be able to fly into the UK from South Africa to watch his show at the London Palladium, but have postponed their trip to a later date. According to The Sun, Johannes told the audience that he hopes his family will be able to attend a later show on his House of JoJo tour once their Visas are approved.

Strictly Come Dancing star Johannes Radebe has praised his former dance parter Annabel Croft after they bonded over grief during their time on the show last year. The former tennis ace, 57, was widowed after her husband of 30 years Mel Coleman died from cancer in May 2023, while Johannes, 36, was struggling during the series after the loss of his cousin who took their own life. They made it all way to the semi final and are are still firm friends with Annabel supporting the dancer at the launch of his House of Jojo tour at the London Palladium on Saturday.

Rachel Riley and her husband Pasha Kovalev packed on PDA as they stepped out of London Palladium on Saturday. The TV presenter, 38, and the former Strictly pro, 44, couldn't keep their hands off each other as they stopped to share a very passionate smooch. The lovebirds had enjoyed a rare evening off parenting duties to support their Strictly pal Johannes Radebe for his House Of Jojo show.

It's not long until the return of the long-awaited new series of Doctor Who as Ncuti Gatwa makes his official debut as the fifteenth Doctor.  However fans can be sure to expect the unexpected as the new series sees the world of the Time Lord and Strictly Come Dancing merge in an epic Glee-style dance scene. Professional dancer Johannes Radebe and head judge Shirley Ballas will be swapping the ballroom for the TARDIS as they join Ncuti and his sidekick Millie Gibson for the Swinging Sixties scene. 

Johannes Radebe has revealed which member of the Royal Family 'personally told' him they would love to star on Strictly Come Dancing.  On this week's The Jonathan Ross Show, the professional dancer, 36, sat down to discuss the ITV show and his upcoming projects.  Joined by Perrie Edwards, Frank Skinner and Aisling Bea, the guests recalled their encounters with Royals. 

Johannes Radebe opens up about his Strictly Come Dancing partnership with John Whaite on this week's Jonathan Ross Show. The professional dancer, 36, who was partnered with the Great British Bake Off star, 34, on the ITV skating show in 2021, gushed over their bond in the upcoming programme. John, who wed his husband Paul Atkins in 2024, revealed in 2023 that he had 'fallen for' his dance partner Johannes during their time on Strictly.

One of Strictly Come Dancing's biggest stars will be centre stage on this year's Kinky Boots tour, after bagging the main role in the musical. Johannes Radebe will be taking on the central role of Lola the drag queen for his musical debut in the play, which is inspired by Cyndi Lauper's iconic music. Led by former Billy Elliot director, Nikolai Foster, the professional dancer is set to take stage in venues dotted around the country from February until July 2025.

There are many celebrities who would never expect to smoke, including trendy presenters, Strictly Professional dancers, and well-known entertainers. There are plenty of actors partial to a puff behind the scenes after Stacey Solomon was seen enjoying a cigarette last weekend. Although professional dancers smoke as a relief from the demands of Strictly Come Dancing and some actors take it on a night out, here's a look at the unknown celebrity mystery smokers.

On Sunday evening, Annabel Croft was found dead in Vito Coppola's arms. Following a final appearance at London's O2 Arena, the Strictly Come Dancing contestant, 57, was overcome with emotion as the live tour came to an end. Annabel was consoled by reigning series champion Vito, 31, who wiped away tears before posting a hug as she said a fond farewell at the wrap party.