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Strictly's Johannes Radebe has gushed over his close bond with former dancing partner John Whaite. The professional dancer was teamed up with the famous baker in 2021 in the program's first ever same-sex pairing.

Johannes Radebe has opened up about his special connection with John Whaite, three years after they danced together on Strictly Come Dancing.The pair made history as the show's first same-sex couple in 2021, and Johannes can't help but reminisce about their incredible bond even now. Spilling the tea on this week's episode of The Jonathan Ross Show, set to air on Saturday, April 13 on ITV, the 36 year old professional dancer shared his fond memories of dancing with the "caring" former Great British Bake Off winner.

Strictly Come Dancing star Johannes Radebe has broken his silence on dance partner John Whaite ’s recent romantic revelations about him, after the pair were partnered up on the iconic BBC show. The South African dancer, 36, was paired with John, 34, for the 2021 series of Strictly and while the duo struck up a strong friendship, John recently admitted that he had “fallen in love” with Johannes on the show, despite being engaged to someone else.

John Whaite has opened up about his time on Strictly Come Dancing where he fell in love with his professional dance partner Johannes Radebe.

Former Bake Off winner John Whaite has confessed that he almost succumbed to the 'dreaded' Strictly curse during his stint on the popular BBC dancing show. Strictly Come Dancing celeb John, 34, revealed he 'fell in love' with his dancing partner Johannes Radebe when they danced together in 2021.Their chemistry on the dancefloor impressed viewers and the pair, who were the first same-sex couple on the BBC ballroom show, finished in second place after Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice. But it seems their chemistry off the dancefloor also continued as John revealed he fell in love with Johannes during the competition - despite the fact he was in a long term relationship with his now fiancé, Paul Atkins.

Strictly Come Dancing star John Whaite has broken his silence after it was revealed earlier this week that he had previously cheated on his fiancé. The 34 year old star, who first shot to fame on the Great British Bake Off back in 2012, took to social media on Tuesday to address reports of his infidelity, just one year on since becoming a household name on the 2021 series of Strictly.

John Whaite has admitted that he was unfaithful to his fiancé with "soap stars and celebrities" after finding fame, amid his confession that he and his partner briefly split shortly after he appeared on Strictly Come Dancing in 2021.

John Whaite referenced his "mental" exhaustion from the Strictly Come Dancing campaign back in 2021 - shedding new light on the revelations that he 'fell in love' with dance partner Johannes Radebe. Former Great British Bake Off champ John, 34, admitted to The Times that he ended up falling for his professional partner, 36, while they were competing together on the hit show, resulting in a brief separation from his fiancé Paul Atkins. Exclusively catching up with OK! two years ago, he commented: "It's been more mentally challenging to have that stamina to learn a new dance every week and to be with the same person for 10 hours a day, 6 days a week practically.

The infamous Strictly Come Dancing 'curse' doesn't at all surprise the competition's co-host Claudia Winkleman. Over the years, high-profile names such as Kevin Clifton, Katya Jones, Diane Buswell, Seann Walsh, Rachel Riley and Stacey Dooley were each swept up in series romances - some even going beyond a quick fling and into parenthood, in the case of Kevin, 40, and Stacey, 36 - despite often boasting established relationships back at home. Weighing in on the subject with The Sun, Claudia, 51, previously theorised: "I understand [the pressure], it's very intense.

A former Strictly Come Dancing star as admitted that he fell victim to the 'Strictly' curse, when he 'fell in love' with his professional dance partner - whilst already in a relationship. Great British Bake Off winner John Whaite, 34, appeared on the BBC show in 2021, where he became the first ever contestant to be part of a same-sex dancing couple, when he was partnered with Johannes Radebe, 36. John has now revealed that he and his partner of 15 years, Paul Atkins, 'spent time apart' following the end of the series after he developed romantic feelings for Johannes.

Strictly star John Whaite has admitted he split from his fiancé after he fell “in love” with pro dancer Johannes Radebe.

Strictly star John Whaite has opened up about his romance with fiancé Paul Atkins – prompting a number of supportive comments from his fans.John, 33, took to Instagram on Tuesday to share a black-and-white snapshot of the couple smiling for the camera. WATCH: John Whaite makes Giovanni Pernice suffer!He explained in the caption: "Relationships are complicated - the ones we have with ourselves, and those that we share with others."They aren't a blissful merging of freedoms, but rather a complicated sharing of experiences, both joyous and painful.

There's no stopping Great British Bake Off winner John Whaite who has danced his way into the Strictly final. The talented star has been impressing judges and Strictly viewers to no end, while partnered with Strictly Come Dancing professional Johannes Radebe.

Strictly Come Dancing star John Whaite has revealed he's planning a quiet Christmas in a cabin in Scotland with his fiancé Paul Atkins. After admitting starring on the BBC One show has been “so manic”, John says that he and Paul are going to “dedicate” this Christmas to each other as they haven’t been able to spend much time together.

Strictly Come Dancing's John Whaite was sweetly surprised by his fiancé Paul Atkins during rehearsals on Saturday's show.The Great British Bake Off 2012 winner, 32, went on to get the highest Samba score of the series with pro partner Johannes Radebe as they received 38 points from the judges after their routine to Acuyuye by DLG. Ahead of the routine, John was sweetly surprised by his fiancé Paul during rehearsals with Johannes, 34, even teaching him some of their dance moves.

Strictly Come Dancing star John Whaite has been flooded with comments thanks to his latest selfie.

Countdown star Susie Dent and her husband of 20 years have called it a day, it has been reported.

Channel 4 star Susie Dent may be one of the longest-serving members on the Countdown panel, but first and foremost, being a mother is at the top of her priority list.MORE: Rachel Riley's adorable baby daughter causes a stir on Countdown setWriting in The Times column Day In The Life, the 55-year-old - who is married to primary school teacher Paul Atkins - gave fans a rare insight into her family life with her partner and their two daughters, Lucy, 20, Thea, 12.Of spending time with her children, she said: "I'm an early bird, up at 6. Morning is mum-time.

Susie Dent has been a part of Countdown since 1992.Tonight sees the lexicographer feature in a compilation style episode of the Countdown spin-off series 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown.The episode will look back on the outtakes of the recent series.Susie keeps her private life out of the spotlight, but she is still married to primary school teacher Paul Atkins.The couple are reported to live with their daughters Thea and Lucy in Oxford.In the past, the Countdown star has spoken of why she keeps her family life away from the spotlight.During an interview with Female First, Susie admitted why she is a "private person".She said: "It was a tricky decision for me to sign up for social media because I am a really private person and I don't like

Susie Dent is well known for appearing on Countdown alongside Rachel Riley.Susie has been apart of the tea time show for nearly 30 years after starting in 1992.Tonight she will appear on the cross over version of the show as the 8 out of 10 Cats team try to take on the word game.Susie is married to husband Paul Atkins who is a primary school teacher.It is not known when the pair tied the knot as Susie keeps her life out of the public eye.She has previously spoken out on why she prefers to keep her private life away from the spotlight.While talking to Female First, Susie said: "It was a tricky decision for me to sign up for social media because I am a really private person and I don't like to have too much attention, despite my job on TV."I

Susie Dent first joined the Countdown team in 1992.Tonight she will join Jimmy Carr, and Rachel Riley in the latest series of 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown as it returns to our screens.