John and Johannes Argentine Tango to the 5th by David Garrett ✨ BBC Strictly 2021

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Strictly Come Dancing ✨ Series 19 ✨ BBC
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[@Clara-hi3yr]

Fun fact: Argentine tango used to be danced only by men when it first came about. I think John and Johannes did an amazing job! (I'm from Argentina, if it counts for something 🤭)

[@cosmoglass]

Craig said something about this when he was giving them feedback, that back in 1860 it was a dance between two men locked in symbolic mortal combat. Good to have this confirmed by an Argentinian!

[@laughforlife3539]

Huh I always thought it was slaves brought it to Argentina and because of lower class, and immigrants , they kept it secret as the wealthy shunned it. But then the other theory is there were less women so men went to the brothels to meet in secret. Don't think there is an actual fact about where it originated from. What a great dance either way

[@kingtwig1716]

@@laughforlife3539 Wasn't the slave story connected to the Samba and Brazil?

[@laughforlife3539]

@@kingtwig1716 samba was much later on in 1940s or 50s I think. There's many myths about Argentine tango so I have no idea really

[@Codex7777]

@@kingtwig1716 - Yes you're right about the Samba. I think laugh for life is confusing the history of the two dances. The Argentine Tango began long after the end of slavery. Samba is much older.

[@ballroommaniac6695]

Looked like a masterpiece. Glad that these two didn't hold themselves back and went all out. It had intricated footwork and sensual vibe to it. These two are doing a phenomenal job at morally uplifting many around the world!

[@creshaunh]

Score: *10* *in my Bruno's voice* It was like watching two stallions dancing in a pool of fire! It was amazing!! Nice control, they are definitely using that changing lead to their advantage. GANCHOS!!! My goodness, executed superbly. This was by far the dance of the night for me! WOW! WOW! WOW!

[@ribena607]

Lol, can definitely imagine Bruno saying that first line! Aww, I miss his craziness.

[@PopYT_]

@@ribena607 yessss same

[@liamlowenthal8476]

No matter how far down I look, there are nothing but positive, happy, enamored and awe struck comments. I rarely see an entire thread gushing with honest, unbiased positivity. I think that in itself exclaims what these two bring to the table. You know you have a brilliant thing when you can bring this many people together in excitement.

[@gooseware4937]

Absolutely love these two and they really did the argentine tango justice, bravo.

[@goldenwitherphoenix1389]

Ok, THAT WAS EPIC! But can we talk about Johannes's entrance for a second!? Like, camera trickery at its finest, he came out of nowhere like pure magic!

[@tree2me]

Agreed. I started the video again thinking "How did I miss him being there?"

[@rafaelyaguaro2842]

Craig, darling, who we have to kill for you to finally give John and AJ their more than earned 10? This is the second time John was pure fire ok that dance floor! This should’ve been his second 40 after the Paso Doble! I want John, AJ and Rose in the finals!

[@tureforest8297]

Right? What the hell is wrong with him?! That was totally a 40!

[@samprimera5545]

Me too Rafael

[@samprimera5545]

@Go With A Smile I know.You just wanna bitchslap him lol

[@em_ranf]

Definitely the best dance of the night, in my opinion. John danced fantastically!!! I absolutely love these two! I really hope they get the chance to perform it again in the final and Craig gives them a 10 because it was wonderful 🔥🔥❤️❤️

[@peterwilliamskelhorn6675]

+Emily John and Johannes were my favourites in 2021 with AJ and Kai. I remember watching this dance in hospital

[@undergroundlv9454]

I hope I don’t offend anyone but I don’t see two men dancing together but just two absolutely fantastic dancers. I lost interest in Strictly in the past few years but after seeing John and Johannes I can’t wait to see what they do next. Does Johannes have any bones in his body, my kiddy aunt he is so fluid!! Their dancing is 10 10 10 10. 😍

[@liamlowenthal8476]

I think you're painfully aware nothing you said is offensive to anyone with a brain cell.

[@undergroundlv9454]

@@liamlowenthal8476 Hello Liam, thank you for your comment but unfortunately there are lots of people out there who don’t have a brain cell. 😊

[@brynnewton4451]

I think your comment was beautiful

[@juliettedunn2195]

I remember Craig saying the Argentine Tango was originally intended for, and danced by two men. They are so beautiful together 😍

[@jamesrivers5303]

They are as robotic and stiff as an arrow . Not as appealing as a man and woman tango.

[@ricky0244]

Definitely the best dance of the night, these two are fantastic together. They deserved a 40!

[@BallroomXtra]

OMG!!!!!!! THIS WAS AMAZING!!!!!! My wig is SNATCHED, My jaw is on the floor, and I am OUT!!! It was so intricate and so powerful! What an INCREDIBLE routine.

[@user-mn2cg4dp9j]

this was absolutely stunning, the intensity and emotion were flawless, so beautiful, so moving, so INTIMATE. should have been 10s across the board but i’m so proud of how far the boys have come and I hope this momentum will carry them all the way until the end. perfection 💖

[@sina4579]

What did they get? 😄

[@sina4579]

@@sergioroman2920 well, that's just frustrating! Did he ever gave a 10 in his life? Nevertheless thank you for the info😊

[@UniMagik]

Gotta admit that I was initially cynical about their partnership because Johannes is the only gay pro and the pairing seemed cliche, but they've legit been KILLING IT EVERY WEEK. Been waiting ALL SERIES for this and was NOT disappointed! The dance exudes strength, passion, and masculinity, and absolutely did it justice, given its same-sex history. Definitely one of my favs!

[@musicloverlondon6070]

@@abcdefg-wv5nt Apparently, the Argentine tango originally started off as a dance meant to be performed with two male partners. I've only just learned this myself through the other comment threads.

[@Ay6249]

I think it should've gotten 40- this was amazing! And for an Argentine tango which is quite difficult this was outstanding

[@tureforest8297]

Craig must have taken a sour pill to not give this a 10!

[@zxaddictxz]

Astounding! I thought they couldn't do AT, and not only did they prove me wrong, they blew me away. Absolutely amazing, and definitely worth watching again and again (I already did it three times).

[@debbiethomas3687]

I've watched it multiple times, mainly because there is so much going on it's really hard to take it all in at once. The dark colours made the ganchos hard to see, so I watched a couple of times just to see what was happening and they were so quick and intricate. The dance was fabulous and worth 10s all around.

[@louisegarel-jones3416]

Can't stop watching them. Perfection is hard to find these days.

[@peterwilliamskelhorn6675]

+ZZZaddictZZZ i was the same with John and Johannes's Rumba

[@zxaddictxz]

@@peterwilliamskelhorn6675That was sizzling!

[@peterwilliamskelhorn6675]

@@zxaddictxz im glad they got to the final. If AJ wasn't injured i would have voted for her as well. Rose was good as well. With the results it would be special whoever won.(i know Rose won. The 1st deaf celebrity to win strictly)

[@zoethomas1219]

The dance of the night by a mile! What a performance. Absolutely phenomenal there’s nothing these boys can’t do, never get tired of watching them dance together.

[@brynnewton4451]

Stunning Couldn't take my eyes off them Will watch again and again and again

[@paulmason6474]

Pure masculinity on the dance floor. Masterpiece

[@pennyandfishy7241]

Score - *10/10* Oh Craig I thought the ten would have came out 😔. So much drama and emotion, every move had detail, drive, charisma and character. Some of the leg action was amazing, the lift sequence was absolutely mesmerising at the end, the start with the whole side by side section and the hat work was total mirror image. It was an extremely different AT to usual which I really enjoyed because it had so much content, I loved how tight and personal this was it really felt that tonight they let go and just delved into things. It was one amazing dance that's for sure, emotionally and technically captivating. Just dynamite 🥵. John's best dance of the whole series by far!

[@oiooi6460]

Ok Shirley lol

[@pennyandfishy7241]

@@oiooi6460 Shirley? I thought I was more of an Anton than a Shirley tbh lol

[@tomcharlton5926]

Yaaaaaaaaas kings - my winners for sure! OMG the chemistry, the strength, the sensuality of the dance. I could go on and on 🥰 Amazing, a deserved 10 from me!

[@Strictlys_5th_Judge]

FIRE, FIRE, FIRE! That was absolutely perfect. The tension and connection were absolutely spot on. The way they just skid across that floor! A missing 10 paddle has been reported. Their 40 is waaay overdue! My score: 10

[@aaronwilkins1843]

ws brilliant but not sure i agree it was perfect - timing looked off at times from John and his ganchos could have had more power.

[@callumwright2085]

@@aaronwilkins1843 I agree, for some reason I keep thinking John is still only at 80% and it's annoying me. He has such power yet doesn't give everything to the performance.

[@aaronwilkins1843]

@@callumwright2085 tbh I was drinking when I watched it and now watching it again I thought it was absolutely ah ma zing. Should have got all 10s

[@callumwright2085]

@@aaronwilkins1843 Hmm how strange, my opinion doesn't change, I would have given it an 8.

[@aaronwilkins1843]

@@callumwright2085 well it definitely was never deserving of that 🤦‍♂️🤷‍♂️

[@susanbaker4963]

Just WOW! The intensity was off the charts. 10 all the way👏

[@chalkiememe4183]

Wow. I loved this, so passionate, strong and well deserved score. The top three for me is A&K, R&G and J&J choosing the winner is going to be so hard to chose this season. Three really amazing couples. The professionals have been wonderful in their choreography and teaching and these three celebs, (all of them in the series) have worked so hard. The best season yet.

[@psychosoma5049]

100% agree

[@blinkym21]

What a masterpiece🖤, … for me it is the way their bodies are so in-tune with each other, they have made this experience so classy and a beautiful experience for the viewers💫💫

[@denisewebbe8821]

Pure gold. You guys are on fire. Strength, stamina , sheer artistry. Johannes entrance. John matching Johannes in skill. The artistic passion. The music. The staging... I need to sit down... FABULOUS 🔥🔥🔥

[@pkplorm]

impressive! The chemistry between these two is eye-blinding, muahhhh superb!

[@Angie-iq1xq]

Seriously... Craig has issues! This was the best dance of the night. This was 🔥🔥🔥 absolutely Fabulous.💕

[@tree2me]

Chills! Watching John & Johannes dance makes me so happy.

[@Dogsgrove]

MAN NIF I CENT !!!!! Blown away outstanding ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@wendycoleman3043]

Can't stop watching these two, they are beautiful together.

[@snufkinhollow318]

Wow! Wow! And, just for good measure, wow again! I have been loving the different dynamic brought to the dances by seeing two men dance them (the same for with other dance shows that have featured all-female partnerships) but with the history of this dance, the choreography, the execution, the passion, the music - what can you say but WOW!!!

[@tinaford8469]

Mind blowing.. stunning..just stunning x

[@mariam__x]

The whole living room in my house was silent when this came on (not an easy thing to do!). I absolutely loved it!

[@NakisaSoltanKashefi]

OMG john was amazing, but Johannes ... O MY GOODNESS 👌👌❤❤

[@SashaJ79]

OH.MY. GOD!!! That was breathtakingly STUNNING. Can't stop re-watching. I love it. I love it. I LOVE it!!!

[@jaaproos8062]

This couple is already legend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@sueemle]

I could watch Johannes dance forever

[@jackielightfoot1710]

What a dance!! what superb artistry of the highest level, pure magic and sheer class love John and Johannes.

[@suebooth7904]

Absolutely stunning. The force of these two 🔥🔥. Cannot stop watching.

[@janey1133]

The public loved them and can't wait to see them dance a Salsa to We Are Family...it's going to be FAB-U-LOUS!!!

[@99shoebox]

Johannes is an incredible dancer! Every sinew is involved in his moves. A delight to watch. They both are.

[@janey1133]

They're both divine!!!

[@letsmisbhavekmgx9786]

I 100% just finished watching the freddie documentary on BBC 2 and came straight back here to watch this routine 20+ times to make myself better.

[@lincliff663]

For me this was the best dance of the season so far. These men look so good as a couple. Their height and look packs an extra strength to their performances. I was so looking forward to seeing it on the night and who could be disappointed with that power and professionalism.

[@janey1133]

OMG these two men are GORGEOUS and this was smoulderingly sensual, intimate and intense...every move was choreographed beautifully and the execution was simply stunning! Definitely the best dance of the evening and I just love these two. It deserved a 40 and Craig needs to get a life, imao!

[@mohdnizam9994]

THEY KILLED IT! Magnificent performance!!

[@nefertiti2009]

John and Johannes you are both brilliant

[@marilynmees1690]

It's 28th March 2022 ... and I am still watching this (and the Rumba) ... what a special moment ... soimportant and powerful ... just love it x

[@shirleygray8422]

Oh wow, what a performance. I cannot stop watching

[@SonjaStrgar]

for me the best dance of the night. so much power

[@suarezno9]

Most amazing dance I have ever seen in my life! Wow!,

[@debrahouston1374]

Great dance, amazing choreography!!! Loved it, can’t stop watching it!!! Thank you England!! I love strictly dancing!!!!!!

[@samanthacollins6159]

Masterclass Johannes South Africa so prroud of you. ❤️💯

[@cynthiafletcher9845]

Breathtaking!! A pleasure to watch these amazing partners!! ❤❤❤

[@heartlocket91]

Craig 9 Cynthia 10 Shirley 10 Anton 10 = 39✨ My favourite dance!🔥

[@jakebowler9763]

Oh yes! I felt that these two had plateaued and had peaked too soon but this is a massive step up. The passion, the drama, the fire - all of it was just electric. The argentine tango's original story was that of a fight between two bitter (and male) rivals and that was so clear in this dance. Technically very strong as well. 10

[@PollyWilko]

Goosebumps every time I watch, slightly obsessed with it....... "A-MAZ-ING"!

[@samprimera5545]

My favorite after the Paso and the Edith Piaf number (in the bakery-that just looked so fun!). John was saying he was gonna take complete lead in this number.Outstanding baby boy!Brava!

[@nicetomeetmew]

This was just pure MAGNIFICENCE

[@Dogsgrove]

MANIFICENT TOO !!

[@marilynmees1690]

It's 14th March 2022 ... and I am still watching and re-watching this amazing dance ... loved John and Johannes ... they are fab-u-lous x

[@kimcornelissen1529]

This dance along with their paso and their Rumba are the best things I have seen on strictly in a very long time.

[@giovanapc1]

Wow, who knew two men dancing tango would be so sexy and intense?! I. LOVE. IT!

[@goldenwitherphoenix1389]

Fun fact, as stated in the show later by Craig when they got their feedback, the argentine tango was first performed by 2 men as if they were locked in combat, later adopted by the male female couples to dance into the sexy and dirty style we all know and love today. As Craig said, this is what those original argentine tangos were, mixed with what we know and love today. Fierce and full of attack, but still down and dirty with it all. How it only got 9 from Craig is beyond me, but I guess there is still more John can deliver and that's got me hyped.

[@giovanapc1]

@@goldenwitherphoenix1389 yesss! Learned that today as well, super interesting and it makes a lot of sense. It’s a very powerful dance so it bodes well with male dancers. Agreed, Craig seemed to love it so I don’t get the 9 either. Oh well…

[@bessieburnet9816]

...Fire. Just... So FIRE!! So beautiful!! This has to be one of their best dances. Yes, Anton, as great as the Paso!! The hot passion! The intensity!! They were perfectly in sync at the beginning. They literally moved as one. John brought truly one hundred percent to this dance! Up there with AJ and Kai's Argentine Tango. I loved it!! He was as strong and as powerful as a flame, and Beethoven really helped. Goddamn, he was sooooo robbed of a 40.

[@bnanaaasbrown9529]

You are not a ballroom or Latin dancer. Shame you are put to the top of the comments.

[@aaronwilkins1843]

What? Better than Aj and Kai's. Much better

[@bessieburnet9816]

@@aaronwilkins1843 Nah, I love them both too much. I can't put one over the other.

[@sharonlee2998]

Perfection should have been 4 x 10... amazing. I could watch John N Johannes dance all day. luv luv luv

[@NakisaSoltanKashefi]

Can't stop watching this masterpiece 😍

[@louiserylance2543]

WOW!!!!! THERE ARE THE WINNERS! OUTSTANDING ❣️

[@HeartCoils]

John brought it!!! I felt the passion and the execution was incredible! I love these two as a partnership, they are so sweet and supportive of each other. John is wonderfully humble and a total sweetheart. They need to be in the final though they’ll have the hard choice of whether to do the AT or paso again! 💖🔥

[@schalmers1379]

i still think john should have won, still get goose bumps watching him.

[@butterflyelle252]

I love them! My winners ♥️

[@jaaproos8062]

MASTERPIECE. Thanks you both!!!!!

[@stageybookish9893]

OBSESSED WITH THESE TWO!!!!

[@qbear17]

After I've watched them dance several times, I always watch the videos a few times with the sound off, and it is always a remarkable experience. My mind makes its own music or sometimes no music at all, and without the built in soundtrack you can see even more how remarkabie these two men are. It is unfathomable how they can achieve such beauty in only a few days. I can only imagine how close to perfect they could be with a few weeks to work on each dance. A 40 score would always seem too low.

[@sanditeale3632]

1:08 the chemistry is insane lol

[@anngant6034]

Wonderful. Didn't want it to end. Wow. Just watched it again!!!

[@dajtoad1]

Loved it - so intense! I really hope we get to see it again in my ideal Rose/AJ/John final!

[@johnjohnson6323]

MAGIC!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Ukie_Hags_World]

Breathtaking. This dance sequence took my breath away. John effortlessly kept up w/Johannes (who is a phenomenal dancer). The dance had all the drama, fire, power, control, coverage/command of the hardwood, and double-ended machismo; I wanted more. I don’t know why it didn’t score a 40(?). (John has got a bodacious bum.). [FYI: Here in the US, our “Dancing w/Stars” just wrapped up; our first female same-sex couple came in 2nd.]

[@scottwlson6033]

These two gentleman are mesmerizing together. John mirrors Johannes ( sorry for my spelling on his name) but he mirrors him so well. It's so fluid. John could actually be a strictly dancer. Ehat a beautiful breathtaking couple, especially in this evil world with Covid. Good luck John and Johannes.

[@stephaniefritchley9022]

Well, now that the goosebumps have finally subsided …………………… I was so hoping to get to see what these two did with the AT and I have not been disappointed, I am overwhelmed. To me it seemed like two brothers, fighting to the death. Dark, powerful, terrifyingly beautiful.

[@musicloverlondon6070]

Love watching John and Johannes' performances but I also have to applaud the set designers on Strictly as well. Every week they come up with stunning scenery and lighting designs for each dance. For me, the sets have become a major part of the entertainment each week. Well done!

[@samanthajennings359]

Brilliant That should of been 10s across the board

[@blossomsfan]

Johannes is incredible

[@taylor2m4rc]

Absolutely phenomenal

[@Mirrigold]

Made me cry, the intensity was astonishing, beautifully choreographed by Leandro and Maria to reflect the dance's origins as a same sex partnership where the men would show off their skills to attract the attention of the prostitutes in the bordellos. This was powerful and yet it still kept the close feel of the kind of Argentine Tango (Stage) style you could see at the Mundial (not saying they're of that quality however!)

[@DST975]

Wow, goosebumps 😲 intense 💜

[@jilldickson4352]

Absolutely mind blowing thank you lads. ❤️❤️

[@TwistedSisterK]

So exciting and breath-taking, LOVE this

[@RY-fe3rt]

It doesn't get much sexier than that. Hats off, Mr Radebe!

[@janey1133]

It was smoulderingly hot! 🔥🔥🔥

[@joemercedeslivestreamchann8885]

Its the reason I watch this show because of these two beautiful human being

[@winstoncarey6310]

I totally AGree. Magnificent dancers

[@valstack9116]

Beautiful!

[@mariancounsellor]

One word...fab-u-lous 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽❤️

[@eleanorjay9568]

Absolutely stunning!

[@jbann5861]

I couldn't take my eyes of them in brilliant

[@venadacent7696]

That was intense!!!

[@sohneerowland1090]

So so amazing. Never seen anything like this brilliant before.

[@juliewales]

You 2 were on fire tonight I honestly thought your argentine tango worked better with male/male partnership than male/female it was incredibly powerful and really tastefully choreographed

[@tawnywitch]

Fantastic, love them.

[@sianmorganful]

Fantastic display

[@BeckyA-zk5zx]

Amazing! no other words! These two are making Strictly history and I would love them to win 🔥🔥

[@angelaburrow8114]

My favourite dance of the year so far, closely followed by their Paso Doble. I hope to see both dances in the final, but I doubt we'll be that lucky. I wanted to borrow Rose's fan from earlier in last night's show when I saw this.