Strictly Come Dancing professional dancers have allegedly been told to condemn Russia and Vladimir Putin, or 'never come back' to the BBC show.
21.02.2022 - 21:25 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Strictly Come Dancing star Johannes Radebe said he considered giving up his "beautiful life" after a series of family tragedies.
The dancer made it all the way to the final of the BBC One dancer contest's 2021 series last year.
He was in the show's first all-male couple with celebrity partner John Whaite.
The pair impressed the judges week in, week out and won the hearts of viewers everywhere.
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But Johannes almost returned home at one stage due to a number of family deaths causing him to feel lost.
He told Hello! magazine: "Three members of my family had died. I felt lost and wanted to be there for my mum and the others.
"I was living a beautiful life in the UK but started to question what was more important. My career had taken me away from my family for years and I felt guilty. It still bothers me to this day.
"I live alone and don’t have a partner. So, I thought by going home I could lead a simpler life around people I love."
The dancer said that his supportive late Aunt Martha, who died of Covid-19 last year, influenced his decision to stay.
"She told me I was highly favoured, not because of what I do on the dancefloor but because my purpose is about extending myself to help others," he said.
The South African dancer joined Strictly Come Dancing in 2018, having previously been on South Africa’s version of Strictly and Dancing with the Stars.
Johannes also revealed he has never given relationships a chance but feels he is now in a place where he can “accept love”.
The 34-year-old said: "I’ve never given relationships a chance.
"We can’t love someone else if we don’t love ourselves, but I’m now
Strictly Come Dancing professional dancers have allegedly been told to condemn Russia and Vladimir Putin, or 'never come back' to the BBC show.
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AJ Odudu has admitted that she is "happy" for Oti Mabuse after she announced she would be quitting Strictly Come Dancing. Professional dancer Oti left fans in shock as she revealed that she would be exiting the BBC show after seven years. But, she has received support from fellow Strictly stars – with Craig Revel Horwood saying it's the "best move she'll ever make." And when asked about Oti's decision to start a new chapter, former Strictly contestant AJ, 34, had nothing but kind words for her., too "She'll always be part of the Strictly family, so I'm very happy for her!" the television presenter gushed to OK! at the BOOM! The Beauty Awards 2022 with ASOS, held at Magazine London on Tuesday.
Oti Mabuse has broken her silence as she quits BBC Strictly Come Dancing. The pro dancer took to social media this afternoon. Speaking to fans in the replies, Oti said: "Please don't make me cry again.
leaving Strictly Come Dancing after seven years. The two-time Strictly winner and new Dancing On Ice judge has called it quits after appearing as a professional dancer on the programme for seven series. Her statement started with: "Never easy to say goodbye.
Strictly dancer Oti Mabuse is leaving the show.
Oti Mabuse has announced she is leaving Strictly Come Dancing after seven years.
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Adam Thomas still cut a stylish figure as he braved the storm to appear on Morning Live.