WALTZING THEIR WAY INTO THE NATION’S HEARTS JOHANNES RADEBE AND JOHN WHAITE THE DANCING DUO ON BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS — AND WINNING ‘STRICTLY’

‘When I see how people appreciate the beauty of our dances and accept us without judgment, I feel overcome’ John

They’ve made history as the first male couple to compete on Strictly Come Dancing, enthralling millions of TV viewers every Saturday night with their dazzling dance routines.

And, speaking exclusively to hello! in their first photoshoot together, Johannes Radebe and John Whaite tell us what this ground-breaking triumph means to them and – more importantly – how it’s having a far-reaching impact on scores of young fans struggling with their own identity.

“John and I dancing together demonstrates that we live in a progressive society, but it stands for something far bigger than we actually realise,” says professional dancer Johannes, 34, who joined Strictly in 2018.

MAKING STRIDES

“There are still societies that don’t accept homosexuality and where people don’t have human rights. That’s one reason why it’s