"I remember calling my agent. I was like... 'Maybe we should say that I shouldn't get a partner this year because I just really need some time out.'"

Strictly Come Dancing star Johannes Radebe captivated the world with his talent. Now, the South African talent's story will get

Johannes Radebe has said he considered not performing on this year's Strictly Come Dancing when he realised who he was being paired with

'I wasn't as excited as I normally would be.'

The Italian pro is travelling up and down the country with the BBC Strictly 2024 live tour

CBBC presenter and Strictly Come Dancing star Rhys Stephenson appeared on the BBC One series in 2021 - but faced a hidden battle throughout his successful stint

Strictly Come Dancing star Johannes Radebe has described his 2019 routine to David Bowie's Fame as his "coming out". During Wednesday's episode of the Table Manners podcast, the professional dancer reflected on the "magical" and "life-changing" routine he performed on the show's 2019 series. "I kept on thinking, 'Oh my gosh.' I didn't realise the impact it would have in my circle with my family," Johannes recalled of the response to the dance. "I am in a better place with my family right now bec

The much-loved dancer has shared how he suffered his own tragic loss that made him not want to be given a celebrity partner

Strictly Come Dancing star Johannes Radebe has revealed he almost quit the show's main line-up after bosses paired him with Annabel Croft shortly after the death of her husband.

Actress Amanda Abbington has issued a two-word message to a Strictly Come Dancing professional amid her rumoured feud with dance partner Giovanni Pernice

Nikita has shared a series of snaps on Instagram in the form of a dump amid the ongoing live arena tour.

The Italian dancer is currently in the midst of touring the country with his BBC One dance contest co-stars

Amanda Abbington has thrown her support behind a BBC Strictly Come Dancing star - amid a 'bitter row' with Giovanni Pernice. Michelle Visage has revealed what it was really like in rehearsals with the Italian dancer.

Johannes Radebe and Annabel Croft are said to have become 'best friends' while partnered together on Strictly Come Dancing, but he's shared that he almost rejected the pairing

The Strictly Come Dancing star has revealed he nearly quit the show after he was paired with Annabel Croft during last year's series. 

Johannes Radebe was coming to terms with the death of a family member when he was partnered with Annabel Croft on BBC's Strictly Come Dancing last year

Professional Johannes Radebe who lost a close family member was concerned about being paired with Annabel Croft who had recently lost her husband

Johannes spoke about his fury at the producers for the crude pairing.