Strictly Pros throw a colourful Afro-Latin street party - Week 1 ✨ BBC Strictly 2020

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Strictly Come Dancing ✨ Series 18 Week 1 ✨ BBC
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[@themiddlething]

Woaw. Oti and Johannes 100% owned that!

[@jonirnmomba4130]

Allowing Johannes to be his authentic self is making these group numbers incredible! Like last seasons “Pose” dance.

[@joemason1529]

Neil Jones was the day you get a litluk Luke

[@joemason1529]

Joni Thompson morning

[@joemason1529]

Cutiebear Plays!! Thanks so kind and very proud bad

[@harrisonodonnell5646]

@@glowinqgamer7838 good job captain obvious

[@gaynormilligan4241]

Taylor dance

[@brandijoy1]

I swear Oti and Johanesse where feeling this song because when it was time for them to stop, they hit their mark and continued to dance.

[@ashleypieterse8028]

I think them dancing after the last beat was intentional🤙🏿

[@gaynormilligan4241]

Date

[@gaynormilligan4241]

Oti. Postman

[@giulia2098]

Oti always a QUEEN. And everyone was awsome as usual.

[@alishachawdhary1696]

Okay Oti and Johannes owned that dance!! ❤️❤️

[@mmn4899]

I loved the South African touch to the performance 🇿🇦😍❤️

[@omadjourney]

OMG me too, I was like take me home to a street party right now 💃🏾🕺🏿.

[@praiseudeme6672]

Oti just gives me life when she dance 😍🔥🔥🔥

[@nalishachetty7287]

Oti and Johannes killed it 💗

[@Theo-wl8uu]

This was such an amazing dance, they all looked beautiful, and Johannes was incredible!

[@stacey2thejayne355]

I'm from South Africa and watching Oti and Johannes shake what there mammas gave them and using signature South African moves, makes my heart swell. Yeeeessssss Queens ♥ ♥ #proudlysouthafrican #southafricarepresenting 🇿🇦

[@supernova7848]

🧡

[@nailawright8220]

Love it ❤️

[@zxaddictxz]

Love the Gorka and Katya pairing! They are a perfect match. Gorka is even hotter with blond hair. Johannes and Janette are incredible! The entire number is out of this world amazing.

[@clarepattinson2852]

Anyone else low key obsessed with this?! Like, I can’t stop watching it?! 😍🤤

[@Firegen1]

Every five days, I swear.

[@trojanhearse]

@@Firegen1 More like five times a day!

[@clarepattinson2852]

@@trojanhearse 💯 I’m obsessed

[@xxisabel11]

Same!

[@jennywhite9188]

Me too! I must have watched this 50 times! Absolutely amazing music and dancing!

[@kimikohoshinabushby7093]

I do not know why every time when we see Johanesse shines in a show dance, I feel chocking up. I love him,,,,even better pairing up with Oti.

[@Pixifood]

Johanesse and oti are the best dancers on this show!! They are vibes and when they are paired up it’s magic

[@themripley]

Oti and Johannes killing it. ❤❤❤

[@orlaoleary8553]

Oti and Johannes are my favourites, Dancing Queens

[@zoezebra1]

Oti and Johannes said "Shakira who?!"

[@tracey-annwisdom2874]

I'd pay to see them do a routine that's just South African dances.

[@anorbert38]

@Smiley LOh please 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@anorbert38]

They are amazing dancers! 🥰🥰🥰

[@anorbert38]

@@tracey-annwisdom2874 Me too!

[@stacey2thejayne355]

@@tracey-annwisdom2874 Evuun meeee

[@julkaxDxD]

DAMN!!! That was a freaking amazing group number. Gorka and Johannes smashed it!

[@helennorris8300]

Jeanette. Incredible. Chemistry with Giovanni is epic. And Giovanni again with Karen. Fire 🔥

[@clarepattinson2852]

😍😍😍

[@creshaunh]

Why do I like the pro dances WITHOUT the audience!!

[@brandijoy1]

I too am loving the pro dances without the audience. I was never one to complain about the clapping and oohing and awing when the audience did that at certain times during the dancing but I can now understand what people are talking about when they say that the noise from the audience takes away from the dance.

[@erinmckenzie4666]

Because the audience ALWAYS clap out of time

[@TigerPrawn_]

@@erinmckenzie4666 This ^^

[@creshaunh]

@johnny burt lol thats is very true!

[@wenryareco263]

Totally agreed

[@clairemunro9698]

I’ve said it on another post but the music this year is just giving me life!!

[@mariam__x]

I literally said it to my sister yesterday! Who ever the DJ/mixer was did a really good job.

[@andyloveder]

I love this performance too. The music is awesome. Do you have any idea what the first song in the medley was??

[@irrumnaaz]

@@andyloveder When I Get You Alone - Robin Thicke

[@andyloveder]

@@irrumnaaz thank you so much. I’ve been trying to find out for hours. Very much appreciated!

[@katiekkkelly]

Does anyone know the name of the song at 2:46 please?

[@LovedByYou]

Dwts could never!!!! Yes. I love it.

[@alexachristina9374]

I've lost count of the number of times I've watched this routine. My favourite pro dance of the series

[@la.uralox]

Song Timestamps: 0:00 0:20 When I Get You Alone by Robin Thicke 1:10 Familiar by Liam Payne & J Balvin 1:38 Despacito by Luis Fonsi 1:56 Hips Don’t Lie by Shakira 2:47 All Night Long by Lionel Richie 3:00 La Vida Es Un Carnaval by Celia Cruz

[@hayleydoherty8740]

This was super helpful thank you! 😊

[@This.is_Mia946]

Thanks 🙏🏼

[@caramelandchocolate5195]

I can’t keep my eye off Johannes whenever he dances. Best male pro dancer ever. Good choice Stricly.

[@jackwilkes5752]

What I find hilarious with people watching strictly is that people hate the fact that a same sex couple are paired up this year but if you watch closely you can see a few of the pros dancing with parters of the same sex and in previous dances over the last few years. Yet no one will probably bat an eyelid to this. It's dances like these that show the best in strictly, it shows good friends dancing and having the time of their lives without a care in the world. The only thing that they have to care about is making sure they get the next move correct. It's 2020 we haven't had the best of time this year, can be people get off their high horse and just enjoy something for once and not give a crap about who's paired with who and just enjoy the fact that there's some normally left.

[@heroineofdarkness8439]

Actually people have complained and noticed the pros dancing as same sex couples in past dances, I don’t know if anyone complained about this one though. Guess they just don’t care as they keep doing it anyway

[@dajtoad1]

@@heroineofdarkness8439 That's because they made a thing out of it and drew everybody's attention to it so the homophobes in the audience could get their indignation ready.

[@SussexSandra]

Hear hear

[@ScouserGirl89]

i go to loads of salsa parties here in Liverpool which before covid were every monday and massive annual ones in south liverpool at the palm house where there are over 400 people dancing with everyone regardless of gender, age, ability etc. i find it odd myself that people are so offended by a same sex couple, its completely normal and like you said it's about having a good time, i go for a good time, see my salsa family and dance the night away

[@heidibaltom8138]

Dance is about having fun and having a connection with people. Dance is a way to bring people together which is why i love it so much. I dont understand why 2 people of the same sex cant dance together. I studied dance and would love to open these peoples eyes to some of the stuff i have seen. 2 people of the same sex dancing together and having fun its completely normal. I totally get what you are saying.

[@Lesedinone]

Oti and Johannes my goodness ❤🔥 these two are an absolute mood😊😘

[@andreea5702]

this is beyond words... how could they all be so talented and have such a perfect energy together ?

[@xxisabel11]

haha that’s why they are called pros

[@caitlinpercy3449]

This is honestly probably my favourite group dance ever. My bby Johannes out there living his best life I LOVE IT 💜

[@musicandloveismylive]

A cheeky Kai in the background!

[@luciasignorini7397]

Thank you for that bomba latino-Africano... As a South African Venezuelan I felt very touched and nostalgic

[@imogen6097]

This may be one of my favourite group dances of all time! So much colour and fun!

[@TeamPaul17]

15 minutes in... over 100 likes with NO dislikes... I'm here for this!

[@KateCameron1]

Oti and Johannas 😍😍😍😍

[@TigerPrawn_]

The songs are When I get you alone Familiar Despacito Hips don't lie All night long for anyone who was wondering

[@brandijoy1]

Thanks because I was definitely wondering. Some where on the tip of my tongue but I just couldn’t figure them out.

[@aaronpickard4906]

You missed out “la Vida es un carnaval”

[@Borboleta1212]

Thank you, was wondering what the first song was...loved this performance, so feel good and electric!

[@sarahjones8396]

Plus a hint of Beethoven, just to keep everyone happy!

[@TigerPrawn_]

@@sarahjones8396 That's part of the song I get you alone :D

[@lunasol9130]

Literally one of the best things I've ever watched on TV, Oti and Johannes are QUEEEENS 💖

[@kenziw]

OH MY GOSH I LOVE THIS GROUP DANCE LIKE CAN WE TALK ABOUT JOJO 🤩🤩🤩

[@plestrange511]

The pros really keep *stepping it UP!!* Incredible once again! I'm sometimes more excited for the pro dances!!! Can't wait to see more. So fun, fresh & awesome.

[@lukecarberry_]

Oti 😍❤️🔥

[@jessotoole79]

imagine having the slightest bit of their talent they’re AMAZING !!!

[@mercedeswindow5668]

WOW Johannes really stood out. What a mover and interpretation. Second to none

[@april6081]

I’m sorry but strictly come dancing is way better than dancing with the stars .. I’ve been watching dancing with the stars since I was 11... so I’m pretty much a judge at this point lmao

[@rebeccaelliott9770]

👍🏻

[@Ibyn925]

I agree!!!

[@luisbanaga9599]

They are the OG😏

[@gracefullyrachel6573]

literally same! I started watching SCD since 2015, ever since then, I cant feel the same way about dwts. I m from the US, but if I ever become a celebrity God knows I will come on Strictly to dance for sure!!! 100%

[@amukelanichauke9709]

That's true!

[@misslaura199]

Johannes is my spirit animal, he's amazing

[@xxisabel11]

Katya Johannes and oti really killed it in this dance.

[@lu929]

Gio and Janette...fantastic❤

[@bethny2811]

johannes is a king ❤️

[@andrewviol]

Hello all ! These dancers are the best of the best by far ! Johannes is the dancer who does the receptionist ? He is amazing ! I don’t have words for OTI ! She is THE dancer of the century ! Well done guys !

[@kikis.5270]

Yes, Johannes is the receptionist

[@bucc2842]

I dont know why but Gorka's scream after being thrown by Johannes just got me

[@kellyem2160]

It's always fun to keep your eye on Anton during a Latin group dance. They have him dancing with a chair at some point. :'D

[@amandac9894]

As an Afro-Latina who’s dad is british I grew up watching this show with so much excitement whenever I’d see a dance I recognised from my home country. So to see them make a whole section dedicated to it fills me with tears, best british show ever!

[@lindsayelliott1194]

Can't stop watching this 🙈😍 JoJo and Gorka 👌🔥 Katya, Oti, Janette 🔥🔥

[@momo19799]

Werk it Johannes he is awesome loving his sass brining a new style of queendom to Strictly. All other dancers are awesome as well Yaaaaassssssss!!!!!!!!

[@hlumeloledwaba1153]

Yebo yebo yebo yebo YEBO ! 💃🏾

[@felixcuthbert2719]

I couldn't take my eyes off of Oti Mbuse.

[@carolinemurty8884]

Oh wow Johannes… as always… but damn Katya! Oooof 😍

[@michellehudson2290]

This is my favourite strictly pro’s group dance, fun and full of energy 💓Oti

[@kai.09]

I swear Strictly is on a league of its own!

[@yenk82]

AMAZING ⭐️ I watch the Italian and the Geman version of this program and they are not comparable to the original Stricly Come Dancing! The choreography and scenography are to another level 😍

[@ellensmith7991]

did anyone else just stare at gorkas abs the whole way through? no just me

[@bbcseriesfan]

I mean, at this point....every pro has chemistry with every pro.... XD I’m like « ooooh Gio and Janette, fire; OMG Gorka and Katya, slay; Gorka and Johannes, yaaaaaaas; Gio and Dianne, more please! » XD Ship central over here....

[@supernova7848]

😂😂😂 👌🏾🛳❤️

[@samanthajones5688]

I totally agree

[@melaniescarlet01]

Queen Oti!!!!

[@marycawley8264]

Great to see kai Wittrington dance again

[@miccannomalaza5973]

This is one best pro performance ❤❤❤❤❤....my heart is so warm and calm. I'm in tears this is beautiful art

[@RoseGallagher]

This is one of my favourite Strictly dances of all time!

[@jik3905]

Rejoice in the Lord always again i say rejoice!

[@michaelasp.8819]

every single one of the pros is just so amazing!! 😍💛

[@andreasviolidis2759]

I have never seen sth so cool, sth amazing, so well sync, I have no words. Oti, Johannes, and the rest members are amazing. I am asking myself about the 37 ppl who dislike this performance... really stupid of them.....no words ... just are jealous !!!

[@janedelong3813]

Fantastic group number!!!

[@rafiasaleh5397]

the dance is so different! i love the new style!

[@davidbosquette6604]

Gorka and Miss Jones are👌🔥

[@lloydtandy9776]

I love strictly

[@tracey-annwisdom2874]

Give Johannes his things, dahling!

[@user-ys2mi4jb6n]

Am I the only one that thought the guy in the blue shirt was Curtis Prichard the first time I watched it lol?

[@michaelacioffi1291]

I was asking the same question, like "Is that Curtis?" :D

[@sarabyrneeyg1630]

He is Kai Widdrington, he was on the Irish DWTS (so was Curtis). He's an awesome dancer, hoping he gets a call up for the full show next year!

[@SussexSandra]

I thought it was Curtis as well

[@ribena607]

YASSS Johannes and Oti freaking killing it together!! So much going on that I didn't really know where to look, though I'll admit I spent a good portion of it just staring at Gorka's abs, lol. (God damn, that man!) I did feel like there were a tad too many song changes in this though, made it far too busy- and WHAT was that horrifying rendition of Despacito in the middle?!! (I'm sorry Gorka, I'm so sorry that they murdered your language). And can someone please explain to me what the hell Karen was wearing??! Lol. I wasn't sure how I felt about the whole thing on first watch there's just far too much to process, but on second, some of it's hit some of it's miss.

[@LilyGrace95]

Nothing makes me happier than seeing Johannes living his best damn life in this show. His joy is just infectious.

[@thecreativemindfulheart3588]

Loved this pro dance ,just spotted Kai in this he looks so young !

[@misslaura199]

This was only a year before he joined the show

[@thecreativemindfulheart3588]

@@misslaura199 he seems to have aged about 10 years in the meantime ..he looked cute in this vid

[@caitlynkelly6786]

Giovanni and Gorka 😍

[@misslaura199]

Watched this like a million times and only just noticed Janette at the end 03:19😂😂Go girl

[@CorineLaFont]

Johannnesssssss omggggggggg

[@kirstenhemsley4306]

Janette killed that

[@meganmorton8113]

They all looked liked they where having a blast during this dance 🥰😊

[@loulou2874]

The pro dances without the audience! SO much better, love being able to hear the dancers

[@warenamakaleng]

Damn Oti and Johannes be making South Africa proud

[@SussexSandra]

Wish I could give this a 100 thumbs up. Oh wait I can 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾etc. 🤣

[@wollywollywollywolly]

i'm speechless, the energy in this is absolutely divine. love x

[@derimolyneux8719]

Still not over this dance

[@ethanmahoney9797]

How gd was that? When Yove got it,flaunt it. Man,them hips sure don't lie.Big up,2 them all. Oti-McFloaty was ESPECIALLY on fire.Keep them fires burning,STRICTLY.We sure do need u, rite now.U certainly reach the parts,no other Dance show can, each year.lm sure l split f every STRICTLY FAN....u're BLOOMING MARVELLOUS. Brucie sure wud be proud of them all, so I'll echo the words of the gr8 entertainer, himself...."U're my Favourite"

[@nomalungelorobinson2721]

Johannes don't was his crush to mess with others. He says you flirt you see my face 😂

[@glasgowisgoingtobethere9963]

Is that Kai as a extra

[@andiecann8789]

One of the best dances I’ve seen SCD doooo 😍 SO FUN!

[@msbgirlm5644]

Yes Oti and Jojo 💃🏻

[@janesay7478]

The best dance!!!! I love it

[@angelac8352]

Thiiis makes me so happy

[@finss4222]

What a way to start the show!

[@davidbosquette6604]

Johanesse is living her best life gurl 🔥

[@CocoBlushXX]

Queen Oti 🤩🤩

[@knappflickan]

So much energy in the room 🔥🔥🔥 absolutely brilliant performance! now back to the rewind button 🥳

[@rachaelbarnes7093]

2:38 I love all the little same sex dancing they keep incorporating in these group dances

[@MyMagical1]

Just spotted Kai in the mix of dancers, great performances all round. 😁

[@Mabika16]

I’ve seen this like 5 times ,

[@Mabika16]

Make that 25 times…

[@paulagoddard4348]

Without an audience I feel they can really enjoy themselves and kind of let loose