Johannes Radebe

Born and talent-nurtured in Zamdela Sasolburg, Johannes Radebe started dancing at the tender age of 7, fascinated by the discipline and the glamour of Ballroom and Latin. Over the next 13 years, Johannes competed in local competitions working himself up the Latin ranks, with top honors, eventually adding ballroom and different dance styles like African Contemporary and Jazz to provincial colors for Gauteng, being a finalist at national dance competitions and getting an invitation to compete internationally in St Petersburg, Russia. At the age of 21, Johannes left the shores of South Africa to work on the internationally renowned Italian cruise liner "Costa". Travelling the world and doing what he loved opened up a whole new perspective on what life could hold for him. Persistence and experience saw this young, vibrant South African given more responsibilities including choreographing, teaching new dancers, and then eventually being promoted to Dance Captain. After an exhilarating two years of travelling the world and showcasing South African talent at its best, Johannes desired to return home. When the offer came to join the 2018 debut season of the international hit show "Dancing With The Stars" in South Africa, it was an opportunity he simply could not refuse. The debut season of Dancing With The Stars was a massive success and once again threw Johannes into the international spotlight. Johannes was head-hunted by "Strictly Come Dancing" in the UK and moved to London to dance on the flagship BBC show. From the first series, the audience loved him and on his second series he was lucky enough to be partnered with Catherine Tyldesley and also dance the first same-sex routine with fellow Strictly star Graziano Di Prima. His Red Carpet Routine in heels sent the nation crazy. The following season, he danced with Caroline Quentin and reached week 7 in a shorter BAFTA nominated season. In 2021, he was partnered with John Waite and they took the nation to their hearts- reaching the final in this groundbreaking same sex partnership. Johannes and John won Media Moment of the Year for their stunning series at the LGBT Awards, the Game changer Award at The Attitude Awards and Johannes was awarded the The Inspirational Public Figure. at the Ethnicity Awards. Johannes' 2022 season was with Actress sand Comedienne Ellie Taylor, reaching week 10 it was a joyous partnership and another firm favorite with the Strictly fans. His debut solo UK Tour "Freedom" sold out across the UK and included three sold out shows in London's West End at The Peacock Theatre. His brand new show "Freedom Unleashed" visiting new cities across the UK including his first time in Dublin, Ireland - has also sold out. Johannes was honored to be invited to Buckingham Palace to give the key note speech for The Duke of Edinburgh Awards scheme on it's first garden party to award the Gold Award winners since the pandemic and to return after a personal invitation from King Charles III and The Queen Consort to The State Banquet for The President of South Africa - a true honor for a boy from Zamdela. ITV Loose Women made him an honorary Loose Man for their Mental Health awareness Loose Men Episode alongside Vernon Kaye, Roman Kemp and Mike Tindal. He was made a Judge in the Hello Inspiration Awards and featured on their Digital Cover. He was also a cover feature on Attitude Magazine with John Waite in 2021. Johannes Radebe 1/2 Other TV appearances include Celebrity Masterchef, The Graham Norton Show, Saturday Mash Up Live, The Hit List, Saturday Kitchen, Morning Live, Steph's Packed Lunch, The One Show, Lorraine, This Morning, Drag Race, I Like The Way You Move and BBC Breakfast. 2022 also saw his Film choreography debut with the feature Pretty Red Dress (Teng Teng Films, in collaboration with the BFI, BBC Film, and the Sundance Institute) which premiered at London Film Festival His Autobiography, "JoJo - Finally Home" will publish in September 7th 2023 with Hodders Books.