Finally Home Johannes Radebe

In this episode, South African born, champion dancer and Strictly Come Dancing professional, Johannes Radebe opens up about the adversity's he has faced throughout his life.
From growing up in Zamdela, a township in South Africa to becoming the first male dancer to perform in heels in UK Strictly Come Dancing history!
Jojo's incredible rise to stardom has afforded him experiences he never thought possible and he is sharing his story of setbacks (and comebacks) with world.
Johannes Radebe is Finally Home.
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Connect with Johannes Radebe online
Instagram - / johannesradebe
Photography credit: Elliot Wilcox
Book: Jojo Finally Home
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[@SJ-ib3kt]

This man, Johannes Radebe, has brought such joy to our lives. I cried reading his book to know just part of his struggle to be here with us in the UK. Strictly is an institution in our home and when Jojo arrived, my son finally saw a kindred spirit, living his best life on the screen. I see him live when he tours and he brings untold joy to everyone who watches him dance🕺🏾🪩✨️💗 Thank you for a fabulous interview Sean ❤

[@laurabasola4081]

What an amazing achievement to be a published author, dearest JoJo. You bring us so much delight with your dancing and your wonderful soul. Every blessing to you xxx

[@janey1133]

Fabulous interview! What a wonderful soul Jojo is...I love this man and he is beautiful inside and out! 🥰🥰🥰

[@SeanLoots]

Thank you for watching @janey1133

[@eibhlinryan9800]

​@SeanLoots, if u see johannes radebe agin plz tell him I'm such a huge fan, and I adore him, and he's a beautiful person and he's my hero and my inspiration it would mean so much to me if u told him that that ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ♥️ ♥️ would you tell him?

[@eibhlinryan9800]

@SeanLoots hi that was an amazing interview johannes is the best person I've ever watched dance he's an inspiration to everyone especially to me he means the world to me I watch strictly every year and when he dances with John White that was the beat year ever I hope if u see him agin you can tell him this he honestly means the world to me I'd give anything to meet him he just means so much ❤️

[@barryfender2024]

Johannes is just so lovely,we love him,please don’t ever leave strictly,Johannes don’t ever apologise for who you are!! Own your power!you are such a kind soul.❤️❤️Chrissy

[@SeanLoots]

So true!

[@catherinejones6250]

Johannes, we love you, and we are so lucky to have you in our country you are a very special beautiful man inside and out . May you have a long and amazing career. God bless you 🙏 beautiful person xx

[@wonderwomen7673]

I'm so happy you joined strictly come dancing, it's been wonderful getting to know you Jojo, you are a beautiful person I would love to meet you and shake your hand and say congratulations on becoming I believed to be one of the worlds beautiful dancers, well done Jojo.

[@joywilson9718]

Love Johannes he’s such a lovely soul 👍💞Cape Town 🌈🌍🇿🇦

[@SeanLoots]

Thank you for watching Joy!

[@sophrosolutions]

Baie baie dankie for this interview! His generosity, his heart, his courage is huge and he touches all our hearts. How can he not shine his bright star? And kudos to his mum.

[@geraldinemclaughlin57]

I love this man the best dancer i have watched god bless to him and please keep dancing i went to the show in belfast last year unfortunately he was not dancing at the show 😢 ❤

[@karinkeeble1993]

Sending so many hugs to Jojo

[@paulahaycock3104]

Just finished his book! It was amazing! Such a lovely man, dancer he deserves so much happiness! X

[@Bardess13]

Thoroughly enjoyed this wonderful interview with the kindest and most talented man on Strictly. He lights up a room and, it struck me suddenly that his name sounds like 'Your Highness'. How very fitting 😊

[@anncarroll2204]

You are such a brave person., and a wonderful dancer. Keep going, you’re inspirational.❤

[@SeanLoots]

Thank you for watching @Anncarroll2204

[@strictlygal4170]

Johannes really is the most beautiful human being. And this captured him so well, Thankyou

[@SeanLoots]

My pleasure. So glad to hear this! @strictlygal4170

[@jcs3330]

This man just 'simply' projects a 'great, unpretentious and kind soul'. He has reaped what he has sowed. Good luck Johannes in all that you do. PS: I would love to see him partner-up and dance with the wonderful Oti Mabuse!.

[@gloriawaters1455]

What a beautiful person god bless and be true to yourself ❤

[@CorineLaFont]

OMG Johannes, I absolutely love you! This level of vulnerability...hmmm. Fabulous interview. It is my dream to dance with him. God is good.

[@SeanLoots]

Thank you very much for the positive comment, Corine!

[@pennyduncan9609]

One word "Brilliant" so emotional very warming. .....jojo such a beautiful person ....Thank you so much x

[@user-dj8eb7zl6m]

What a pair of beautiful souls ,Johannesburg and Sean you are beautiful people so sincere and I love you both for who you are.🕺🏼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼👍🤗💝💖❤️🙏🙏🙏Nan 87🇬🇧 merry Christmas

[@vallee3140]

Stunning dancer and lovely man, best thing ever, when he danced in the Strictly Pros slay red carpet, that was wow.

[@albertamorowei4620]

This gentleman is a great dancer period!!

[@SeanLoots]

Thank you for the comment Albert!

[@suenettleton2286]

Johannes you are a inspiration to the dancing world your strictly performances are awesome stunning and amazing, you have worked so hard in the dancing world. Keep dancing and would love to read your book. 😊❤❤

[@user-zl3iv9gt7f]

I love him already ❤💃🏽🇿🇦😇

[@margaretmcdonald8297]

Johannes is one superb dancer as well as being handsome always smiling and has the ability to put his dance partner at ease don't ever think of leaving Strictly as it wouldn't be the same without you a very merry christmas and a wonderful new year and keep dancing xx ❤ 😊

[@gloriatshabalala2847]

Jojo you are loved for your talent and humility❤😊

[@anneaylmer1655]

JoJo, everyone can move, but not everyone has musicality. You move with your body and soul, and to be given the opportunity to truly EXPRESS yourself in dance with no reproach at all. How many people get the opportunity to TRULY be themselves, express themselves, any colour , persuasion, sex. Not many of us. So I can understand your elation at your sudden freedom to express yourself without condemnation, judgement. Just FREEDOM !!! I could listen to you for hours, and will get your book ASAP, just for that insight into your life. You treat life as being precious, but to you this has to be magnified a hundredfold. You deserve this happiness, you are a lovely soul. Thank you for passing this on to people you meet.

[@anncarroll2204]

I love the man, he has a beautiful soul ❤❤❤

[@anncarroll2204]

I so love Jo Jo. He is amazing ❤❤❤

[@chrishedgcock]

Thank you and Annabelle for the joy you gave us all

[@GGG-sd9ei]

I love this boy. xx

[@Angie-iq1xq]

Beautiful, honest and wholesome interview. I saw Freedom Unleashed in London, it was amazing! No one can take away your shine JoJo, you're Fabulous 💖🎇

[@christineegner5907]

Johannes is such a beautiful man but you are also a very talented interviewer.Thank you for such a sensitive moment in time with him Sean ❤

[@salome5055]

Lovely interview with the lovely and beautiful Johannes.

[@SeanLoots]

Thank you for watching! @Salome5055

[@marybradley4227]

Love you johannes first time l saw you l knew l was witnessed something very special been to all your shows stay well l hope you never change your perfect the way you are 😊

[@homoblogicus7899]

JoJo is perfect. Accept it. It's a term of endearment.

[@elainemeyer-hp6ye]

We are so proud of you.Cape Town .

[@davidhands3223]

Great interview this guy is such a lovely and sweet person ❤

[@SeanLoots]

Thank you for the feedback David. I really appreciate it!

[@eibhlinryan9800]

Johannes radebe is my hero he's beautiful and gorgeous. I just got his book for my birthday the other day, and I'm so excited to read it ❤️ if u see this johannes radebe this is for you your a beautiful person and ur gorgeous love you soooo much❤❤❤

[@eibhlinryan9800]

Thank you for giving me a heart .if u see, johannes tell him he's amazing and he's my hero, and he is the best dancer I've ever seen 💖

[@lindenihedebe8108]

Love you JoJo

[@Jess-hn2ik]

You human being and I love your personality your face so cute I loved it ❤❤❤❤❤❤ I love you so much you are my icon And Imogen about you. you Are my biggest fan❤❤❤❤

[@Jess-hn2ik]

I love your mother ❤

[@user-zl3iv9gt7f]

I want that book… where do I get it?

[@SeanLoots]

Hi there, as far as I know the book is available in most good bookstores, or online.

[@homoblogicus7899]

So immensely proud of Johannes. As a gay white South African male, I sit in tears watching how loved Johannes is in the UK.

[@sheilawells1571]

He looks so so like Oti are they rel ated?

[@mphothulo7929]

Not related but we're rivals growing up,😅😅