Strictly star breaks silence on quitting BBC show | UK News

The beloved Strictly Come Dancing skilled, Johannes Radebe, has addressed considerations he’s leaving the BBC show. He joined the professional lineup in 2018 and has since been half of a lot of historic moments, including the first-ever male same-sex pairing with John Whaite in 2021.

Johannes, 38, has also been partnered with a number of celebrities on the programme including, Annabel Croft, Montell Douglas and in the most current collection, Alex Kingston.

However, the skilled dancer left viewers satisfied he can be departing the BBC show following his cryptic speech after he was eradicated from the competitors.

Appearing on The Graham Norton Show on Friday, the South African born dancer addressed his show future.

“I’ve got to ask you while you’re here, Johannes; a lot of Strictly fans, myself included, are a bit worried,”Graham started.

“You were very boo-hoo when you said goodbye to Alex Kingston on Strictly. Is that the end? Are you not coming back to Strictly?”

Donned in an eye-catching pink swimsuit, Johannes remarked: “Was I boo-hoo?”

“Yes! You were sobbing,” Graham reminded him.

Shutting down the rumours, Johannes replied: “Graham, I will do that show for as long as they will have me,’ the star then assured him.

“I promise, I’ll. That is a magical, glowing world. I like it.”

He was joined on the sofa by actors Margot Robbie, Jacob Elordi and Amanda Seyfreid, the BBC dancer was quizzed on Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman’s replacements.

Johannes laughed: “Now, you realize I have no idea!”

Rumours started swirling that Johannes was bidding goodbye to the long-lasting ballroom after he grew extremely emotional in his 2025 exit speech.

Meanwhile, Johannes is taking to the stage with Kinky Boots, having made his theatre debut as Lola in the hit musical’s UK tour last 12 months.