Johannes Radebe has been flooded with messages of support from fans as he offered an update on a very personal move away from Strictly Come Dancing.
The talented dancer is currently in the thick of preparing for his return to the BBC One dance contest alongside his fellow professional dancers.
The group have been in rehearsals for weeks and pre-recorded the launch show on Wednesday (September 4) ahead of its airing on September 14.
But away from the famous ballroom. Johannes previously revealed that his life story is set to be adapted into a film. He penned a memoir titled JoJo: Finally Home last year, and the autobiography will act as a basis for the movie. READ MORE: Stacey Solomon says 'it's been far too long' as attempts to get into 'good habits' after home divide In February it was revealed that the film was in the works and was set to feature musical numbers choreographed by Johannes himself - but will not be an outright musical.
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