Strictly Come Dancing pro says 'pinch me' as huge career move unveiled
A popular Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer has landed himself an exciting new opportunity away from the BBC One show.
Johannes Radebe, who joined Strictly in 2018, is set to have his inspiring life story told in a BBC documentary, which will be based on the events told in his autobiography, Jojo: Finally Home.
The dancer grew up in Zamdela, South Africa, and has been open about the years of homophobic bullying he faced at school before moving to the UK in 2018.
Johannes revealed that his new BBC project is now in the "beginning stages" and described it as a "pinch me" moment.
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"It's a 'pinch me' moment," he told The Sun. "The beginning stages are happening now and BBC Films have just jumped on board too.
'It simply means that my people, who helped me get where I am, are worthy and they can dream because I know where they come from.
"There are a lack of role models and they feel like they can't achieve anything but I hope this is like a beacon of light for them to say all of you contributed to me and my success is your success.'
It's a hugely busy time for Johannes, who is currently touring the UK with the Kinky Boots musical while creating his new film.
However, he has reassured Strictly fans he's remaining on the BBC show and will be competing in this year's series, which will launch in September.
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Appearing on This Morning in July, Johannes chatted to hosts Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley about his future on Strictly, with Ben saying: "Please reassure us you're going to be in the line-up and are definitely going to be part of it!"
Johannes then responded: "They'll have to drag me off that show with my sequins," before adding: "I'm not going anywhere! My life would be dull. That is a sparkling world that I live in and I can't tell you what a privilege it is to be a part of it every single year, to be called back."
Johannes has been a Strictly pro since 2018 and has competed alongside celebs such as Montell Douglas and Annabel Croft. He reached the final in 2021 with John Whaite, coming in second place.
Strictly Come Dancing is available to watch on BBC iPlayer
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