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Strictly star Richie Anderson “given the choice” over same-sex partnership

Strictly Come Dancing star Richie Anderson has revealed he was allowed to choose if he wanted to dance in an all-male partnership. The 34-year-old opened up about the upcoming competition, which returns on 23 September. He called his partnership a “massive honour” when he was confirmed on the lineup of stars who will take to the dance floor. Anderson disclosed that the Strictly producers allowed him some choice over who he was paired up with. “They actually gave me the option over it,” he explained. “They said they want me…

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John Whaite reflects on his Strictly appearance in emotional statement

Bake Off star John Whaite delivered an emotional statement following the Strictly Come Dancing final. On the Saturday finale (18 December), Whaite and his partner Johannes Radebe performed a playful routine to the smooth sounds of Sting’s Shape of My Heart. The two then went on to deliver their final heartwarming performance of You Got The Love, which ended with them both in tears. After nearly 12 weeks of hard work, the two landed in second place after Eastender star Rose Ayling and her partner Giovanni Pernice secured the top…

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John Whaite and Johannes Radebe stun Strictly audience with powerful dance

John Whaite and Johannes Radebe stunned the Strictly Come Dancing audience with their first dance this past Saturday (25 September). Hitting the stage to New Order’s Blue Monday, the two talents gave an enthralling performance of passion, intensity and precision.  Soon after the dance concluded, the coupled received a standing ovation from judges Motsi Mabuse and Shirley Ballas.  The two were also awarded 30 points for their routine which made them the second-highest scoring couple of the evening.  Ballas praised the duo during her critique, stating: “I feel this is a…

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Strictly Come Dancing reveals John Whaite and Johannes Radebe as first all-male pairing

Strictly Come Dancing has finally announced Johannes Radebe as John Whaite’s partner in the forthcoming season. Taking to their social media channels, the show uploaded a clip of Radebe appearing out of a cake in front of the former British Bake Off star. “When I saw it was a big sparkly cake I thought ‘oh come on’ it’s got to be Johannes and when he popped out of it I’m blown away,” Whaite said. “It’s a massive honour this, it really is.” Later in the video, Radebe asked Whaite if…

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