News about John Whaite

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'.

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.

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Strictly Come Dancing star John Whaite was left reeling on Sunday night after his flight was cancelled. The Great British Bake Off star, 35, was on his way to Greece when a major power cut at the airport left passengers stranded in huge queues for hours, only for all flights to then be cancelled. John took to his Instagram to vent his frustration at his holiday being cancelled.

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.

John Whaite, the Strictly Come Dancing actor, has married Paul Atkins. After 16 years together, the Great British Bake Off star, 34, announced that they got married in a low-key ceremony in New York. On Instagram, John captioned his post: 'Our big day in the Big Apple'. Several black and white snaps from their big day.' Mr. and Mr.'

On Thursday, the former Strictly Come Dancing actor, 34, revealed that he had to miss his latest appearance due to sickness. William Elijah Lewis, John's understudy, had to step into the role of Dandini for the Cinderella pantomime performance at the Bradford Alhambra Theatre.

In the aftermath of the news that Stephen's Packed Lunch had been scrapped after three years on air, John Whaite has revealed that he has left the television business. The Bake Off star, 34, who appeared at the show's resident chef, reacted to the 'deeply sad news' that the program will be taken off air. John insisted that he planned to'leave television this year' and that that was the reason for his absence from the show over the past few weeks.

Last week, Strictly Come Dancing returned to on screens for the 21st time, marking the company's 21st series. But with the Quicksteps and Waltzes, couples are bound to break ups. Although some couples dissolved while competing on the show, amicable or not, many fell apart in the months after the glitzy lights dimmed in the iconic ballroom, giving rise to the infamous Strictly curse.

The Great British Bakeoff is returning to our screens as early as next Tuesday, and viewers are brace for more tense competition in the legendary tent. The series has solidified its place as the nation's most coveted bakery competition, with 12 winners since its inception in 2010. Edd Kimber of Bradford was the first to win the Bake Off crown, while Malaysian research scientist Syabira Yusoff won the most recent 2022 series.

After a 'beautiful' and cathartic chat, Strictly favourite Johannes Radebe told how he finally encountered a bully who mocked him during his childhood about his dancing and hugged him. Johannes, the Pro dancer who appeared in Strictly's first same-sex pair with John Whaite, grew up in South Africa and was mocked for his flamboyance and love of dance, even as he was yelling down a toilet. But five weeks ago, he returned to his homeland and spoke with one of his chief tormentors, now a father of two.

Following John Whaite's romantic hints about their time on Strictly Come Dancing, Johannes Radebe has addressed the benefits of monogamy. Although not everyone shares his'same values,' the South African dancer, 36, said that there is someone out there who wants to be loyal. It comes after former Great Britain Bake Off actor John, 34, admitted to 'fell in love' with Johannes during his time on the show while engaged to partner Paul Atkins.

Several love tales have been told in Strictly Come Dancing, a phenomenon that has come to be referred to as the 'Strictly curse.' Celebrities are inevitably broke up with their current spouses after being on the show for 14 weeks. And now a former Strictly contestant has spoken out about the show's alleged 'curse' and insists it is 'true.'

Since being partnered on the 2021 series together, the South African dancer, 36, has shared how he and John, 34, are 'friends for life.' It's the first time Johannes has talked to John after the former Great British Bake Off star confessed to 'fell in love' with Johannes while engaged.

As he was going through a'sobriety journey' at the time, John Whaite confessed that the process of writing his new book was 'healing.' Following his success on Great British Bake Off, the TV star previously confessed to ruining his friendship with fiancé Paul Atkins by overindulging too much in the aftermath of his Strictly Come Dancing appearance. During Zoe Ball's BBC Two show on Friday, John, 34, told him that preparing the book helped him get sober, while still acknowledging that we're all'messy, vulnerable human beings.'

During the 2021 season, the Great British Bake Off actor, 34, was partnered with Johannes, 36, and most recently shared how he almost fell victim to the show's infamous curse. Now, John has shared how he came to write about Johannes in his forthcoming book Dancing On Eggshells in order to convince others that people's hearts can be 'torn in two'.

During his time on Strictly Come Dancing, John Whaite spoke out about losing his dance partner Johannes Radebe. During the 2021 season, the Great British Bake Off star, 34, was partnered with the professional dancer, 36, and said he almost fell victim to the show's famous curse. They were the first ever male same-sex pairing on the program, making it to the final two before being defeated by Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice.

On Tuesday, the Strictly star cut a chic figure as he enjoyed a night out with his fellow co-stars. In a fitted brown checked jacket with white suit suit trousers, the actor looked positively dapper. While storing his essentials in a yellow-tan leather bag, the dancer accessorized the look with a smart black hat and brown loafers.

New photos show that Strictly Come Dancing actor John Whaite couldn't take his hands off his pro dance partner Johannes Radebe a year after they appeared together on the BBC show. At a London awards ceremony in October 2022, the pair, who finished second, were seen hand in hand. They were later found arm in arm together. The photographs were released just days after Mr Whaite, 34, revealed that he and his fiancé and girlfriend of 15 years, Paul Atkins,'spent some time apart' after he opened up about his feelings against the South African dancer.

During Strictly Come Dancing rehearsals with co-star Karen Hauer on Wednesday, Johannes Radebe seemed upbeat as he took a water break.

Since rising to fame on The Great British Bake Off, John Whaite has broken his silence after admitting to cheating on his fiancé Paul Atkins with 'few soap actors and celebrities.' After appearing on the program when he was just 23, the 34-year-old actor confessed to 'drunken fondles' with a variety of actors. He also discussed how he'fell in love' with his dance partner Johannes Radebe during their time together on Strictly Come Dancing.

After being swept up in success after winning The Great British Bake Off, John Whaite confessed to cheating on his fiancé Paul Atkins. In a candid interview with The Times, the actor, 34, confessed to 'drunken fondles and experiments with many soap actors and celebrities'. He also shared how he'fell in love' with his dance partner Johannes Radebe during their time together on Strictly Come Dancing.

Paul Atkins' father has said that his son was only briefly separated from Strictly Come Dancing actor John Whaite. When asked by MailOnline if the couple were now back together, Peter Atkins, 71, nodded his head. Peter Button, a retired teacher in Radcliffe, Gtr Manchester, said of the split: "It was only brief." It was nothing more than that.'

While attending John's admission that he 'fell in love' with Johannes while dancing on stage, he visited John Whaite. During the 2021 season, the Great British Bake Off star, 34, was partnered with the ballroom pro, 36, and said he almost fell victim to the show's legendary curse. After opening up about his feelings towards the South African dancer, he revealed that this caused him and his partner of 15 years Paul to'spend some time apart.'