News about John Whaite

Johannes Radebe says his Strictly partnership with 'caring' John Whaite was 'special'... after the GBBO star admitted he 'fell for him' on the show

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 11, 2024
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.

Strictly's John Whaite is MARRIED! In a'simple and divine' wedding in New York, Bake Off star Paul Atkins announces that he has tied the knot with partner Paul Atkins

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 2, 2024
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.'

Since falling ill, Strictly Come Dancing's John Whaite is forced to pull out of his pantomime performance

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 28, 2023
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.

As he reveals why he left the industry, John Whaite says he has 'QUIT TV for good.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 25, 2023
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.

Inside the Strictly Come Dancing curse: All the couples torn apart and the new romances formed by the BBC show over 20 scandalous years

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 23, 2023
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.

Where are the current winners of the Great British Bake Off Competition?

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 19, 2023
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 being mocked for his flamboyance, Strictly Come Dancing's Johannes Radebe hugged childhood bully during a reunion

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 9, 2023
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.

Strictly's Johannes Radebe discusses the importance of monogamy after being linked to engaged John Whaite - as the TV chef warns new series' stars 'Don't fall in love!'

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 4, 2023
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.

HRVY, a Strictly Come Dancing actor, says the show's common fright is "definitely true," but admits he hasn't been there first hand

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 30, 2023
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.'

Johannes Radebe of Strictly talks about John Whaite's affair as he claims that they are 'friends for life' and confesses to his desire for a partner

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 26, 2023
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.

After admitting his heart was 'torn into two' over Strictly partner Johannes Radebe, John Whaite writes that writing his book was 'healing' as he went through a'sobriety journey' at the time

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 25, 2023
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.'

John Whaite admits he has 'made big mistakes' in life and tells how his heart was 'torn into two' when he fell for Strictly dance partner Johannes Rabede while engaged

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 24, 2023
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'.

In an interview with John Whaite, he discusses his loss of dance partner Johannes Radebe and 'p***ing all over' his fiancé Paul Atkins' friendship: 'Strictly has a magical way of revealing the truth.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 24, 2023
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.

After pictures of him and former contestant John Whaite holding hands emerged, Strictly star Johannes Radebe smiles on a night out with co-stars

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 23, 2023
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.

After the Bake Off star said, 'they should've been an item,' John Whaite and his dance partner Johannes Radebe are seen leaving the awards ceremony hand-in-hand

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 20, 2023
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.

After former dance partner John Whaite's enthralling romantic insights, Johannes Radebe is all smiles as he takes a break from intense Strictly Come Dancing rehearsals

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 16, 2023
During Strictly Come Dancing rehearsals with co-star Karen Hauer on Wednesday, Johannes Radebe seemed upbeat as he took a water break.

Since admitting to cheating on fiancé Paul Atkins with 'drunken fondles with soap stars,' John Whaite goes back to silence

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 15, 2023
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.

Since being a success on Bake Off, John Whaite confessed to cheating on fiancé Paul Atkins during 'drunken fondles and experiments with various soap actors.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 15, 2023
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.

Exclusive: After the baker confessed to having a'spent time apart' following Strictly due to his feelings for dance partner Johannes Radebe, father John Whaite's fiancé Paul Atkins says the couple are back together

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 14, 2023
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.'

During Strictly rehearsals, John Whaite was surprised by his fiancé Paul Atkins, the baker revealed a couple's'spent time apart' after the show due to his admiration for dance partner Johannes Radebe

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 14, 2023
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.'

Is this the moment John Whaite 'fell in love' with Johannes Radebe? A year before the baker revealed his feelings for the dancer, a Strictly couple are pictured in an emotional embrace

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 14, 2023
During his time together on Strictly Come Dancing in 2021, John Whaite confessed to 'fell in love' with his dance partner Johannes Radebe. And now in snaps, the pair can be seen in an emotional embrace months before the GBBO actor, 34, announced his displeasure after being told to'spend time apart' from fiancé Paul Atkins. Following a night of tiles, John and Johannes' close friendship was evident as they cuddled up together in a bus stop.

Strictly's John Whaite says he 'fell in love' with dance partner Johannes Radebe and 'still loves him' forcing him to 'spend time apart' from his fiancé Paul Atkins after the show

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 14, 2023
During his time together on Strictly Come Dancing, John Whaite confessed to 'fell in love' with his dance partner Johannes Radebe (left). During the 2021 series, the Great British Bake Off actor, 34, was partnered with the ballroom pro, 36, and he claims he almost fell victim to the show's infamous curse. Following their time on the program, celebrities have left their current partners, which has made the show synonymous with the 'curse.' After he opened up about his feelings toward the South African dancer (pictured inset May 2022) and was in a relationship with his fiancé and partner of 15 years Paul Atkins (right) at the time, John said the pair'spent some time apart'.

In the aftermath of former dance partner John Whaite's explosive romantic encounters, Strictly Come Dancing actress Johannes Radebe cuts a low-key figure as he begins rehearsals with his co-stars

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 14, 2023
On Monday, Strictly Come Dancing actress Johannes Radebe was seen arriving at rehearsals as a result of his former dance partner John Whaite's revelations. Katya Jones, Oti Mabuse, and Dianne Buswell, the professional dancer, 36, cut a low-key figure when he talked on the phone after John's admission that he'fell in love' during their time on the show. During the 2021 season, the Great British Bake Off actor, 34, was partnered with Johannes and claims he almost fell victim to the show's legendary curse.

Layton Williams of Strictly Come Dancing's bid for male partner ahead of his new series with bosses "desperate" for the same-sex couple's victory.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 26, 2023
As he prepares to take to the dance floor for the latest series of the glitzy BBC competition, Layton Williams has asked Strictly Boss for a male partner. The openly gay actor, 28, has starred on the show with Angela Rippon, 78, and actress Nigel Harman, 49. After losing the glitter ball trophy in Radio 2's Richie Anderson, GBBO John Whaite, and boxer Nicola Adams, according to The Mirror, show producers are 'desperate' for a same-sex pair to win the show.