Viewers were once again left in tears after another dance by Strictly Come Dancing’s first-ever same-sex couple, John Whaite and Johannes Radebe. For their semi-final dance, the Couple’s Choice, the partners performed to Adele’s Hometown Glory.
Whaite told the audience that the pair dedicated their performance,
“to the people who perhaps feel a bit afraid in life. I want those people to know that it gets better.”
The Great British Bake Off winner continued, explained how he was outed by a teacher when he was just 14 years old,
“It reminds me of how much we needed that where we were little and it was never there. I grew up with a great deal of shame and I think if I’d seen two men dancing together it would have changed my life.”
Omg this…. Just stunning. #johnandjohannes #Strictly pic.twitter.com/9zyGvXPBq6
— Angharad Barrett (@peanutsmumm) December 11, 2021
My team <3
I’m so proud of everything John and Johannes have achieved and feel so grateful we’ve got to witness it 🤍⭐️#strictly @jojo_radebe pic.twitter.com/10Wy4KAFwR— poppy ♥︎ team jojo (@glitterballsuki) December 18, 2021
The girls and the gays voting for John and Johannes as soon as the voting opens: #Strictly pic.twitter.com/CDJNO5bn4h
— Natasha (@Tashaab04) December 11, 2021
I think John and Johannes just created a moment that will live on in history. What an incredible moment. So emotional. They HAVE to be in the final. #Strictly
— Stephen Patterson (@mr_sjpatterson) December 11, 2021
Here is the stunningly beautiful dance, have a great weekend Instincters!
Sources: The Daily Mail
I really appreciate that gay dancers are featured in dance shows, I mean I’m a dancer and I will say about 90% of male dancers are gay that I’ve come across. I feel like every dance show should feature gay couple dancing it’s way more powerful as well.