Johannes Radebe facts: Strictly Come Dancing star's age, boyfriend, height and more revealed

24 November 2023, 13:17

Strictly Come Dancing is back once again for another thrilling series in 2023!

Johannes Radebe is one of the many returning Strictly professional dancers, partnering up with Annabel Croft.

Here is a handy guide to the talented star:

1. Where is Johannes Radebe from and how old is he?

   Are you ready UK? We’re coming for you. @otimabuse and I dancing to the beat of our own drum! 🔥🇿🇦✊🏾🤣 #teamsa #rehearsals #strictly @bbcstrictly @bbcbritsa

   A post shared by Johannes Radebe (@johannesradebe) on Jul 16, 2018 at 6:47am PDT

   Johannes was born on April 27, 1987, in South Africa. He celebrated his 36th birthday in 2023.

   He is a two-time Professional South African Latin Champion, and three-time South African Amateur Latin Champion. He is also a dancer with the Afro Arimba Dance Company.

   He also took part in Strictly spin-off Dancing with the Stars South Africa, where he was one of the professional dancers for two series, both times reaching the final.

2. Who is Johannes Radebe dating?

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   👠 with @homefestivalfun live at 7:30pm BST. 📷: @kenny_whittle_photo

   A post shared by Johannes Radebe (@johannesradebe) on Apr 28, 2020 at 10:30am PDT

   Johannes is currently thought to be single.

   He recently told The Times: "I want a partner. I want one. I need one. Every aspect of my life is great except for that. I deserve love and I never, ever thought that I deserved to be loved in that way."

   He is openly gay and has spoken publicly about bullying he received when growing up.

   "To this day, what still boggles my mind about it is that there were adults who used to have a name for it [being gay] as well," he told Attitude.

   "Kids called me this name [which translates as] 'sissy boy', bringing attention to who I am, and, at that time, of course, you don't want to be the centre of attention, you really don't.

   "I used to hide from the world. It was terrible. They used to call me names, they used to beat me. For what, you don't understand. 'Why are you hitting me?'

3. How tall is Johannes Radebe?

   Johannes is thought to stand at around 6ft tall.

Meet all the Strictly professional dancers:

- Amy Dowden
- Dianne Buswell
- Giovanni Pernice
- Gorka Marquez
- Graziano di Prima
- Johannes Radebe
- Karen Hauer
- Katya Jones
- Luba Mushtuk
- Nadiya Bychkova
- Neil Jones
- Nancy Xu
- Kai Widdrington
- Nikita Kuzman
- Jowita Przystal
- Cameron Lombard
- Carlos Gu
- Vito Coppola