Strictly fans ‘in tears’ as John Whaite is paired with Johannes Radebe

Strictly Come Dancing star John Whaite joked that he has been left "shaken" after eating fish and chips in London.Taking to Instagram, The Great British Bake Off winner, 32, posted a picture of his food, writing: "Fish and chips in London. "Why do so many chippies leave the skin on fish? Riddle me this.

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Last year, Strictly Come Dancing saw its first same-sex couple, Nicola Adams and Katya Jones, take to the dancefloor.

Strictly Come Dancing's first ever all-male same sex couple John Whaite and Johannes Radebe sent the professional dancers, show audience and judges into a massive round of applause after their hugely successful first dance during Saturday night's show. While the entire studio were overwhelmed by the power and technique delivered in the performance, head judge Shirley Ballas also labelled it a "testimony to the same sex couple".

Strictly Come Dancing star Johannes Radebe has shared a glimpse inside his stunning London apartment.The professional dancer, 34, who has made history on the BBC show in his same-sex male pairing with Great British Bake Off star John Whaite, has shared a collection of snaps of his modern pad to his 244,000 Instagram followers.

Every year a new line-up of hopeful bakers make their way to the Great British Bake Off tent, but we haven't forgotten some of the show's most iconic stars. From 2012 winner John Whaite – who is now appearing on Strictly Come Dancing – to bodybuilder Ugne who appeared on the show in 2015, Bake Off's former contestants have come a long way since their time on the show.

Making history: John Whaite and Johannes Radebe