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John Whaite Shares Emotional Publish As Strictly Come Dancing Declares Subsequent Similar-Intercourse Pairing


John Whaite has proven his assist for Richie Anderson following the information that Strictly Come Dancing will embrace a 3rd same-sex partnership on this yr’s sequence.

After Nicola Adams and Katya Jones competed collectively in 2020, John was a part of Strictly’s first ever pairing made up of two males throughout final yr’s run, alongside Johannes Radebe.

The Nice British Bake Off winner proved well-liked with viewers, making all of it the way in which to the ultimate the place he and Johannes completed in second place behind champions Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice.

After the announcement that Radio 2 presenter Richie may even dance with a male skilled on this yr’s sequence, John shared a poignant assertion on his Instagram story on Saturday morning.

John and Johannes dancing during last year's Strictly final
John and Johannes dancing throughout final yr’s Strictly remaining

Man Levy/BBC by way of PA Media

“I’m so bloody happy that Strictly are doing a male-male couple once more this yr and hope it’s the case yearly any longer,” John wrote.

“It must be. As a result of queer-inclusion isn’t a box-ticking train for one sequence, it’s a basic shift within the narrative for all times.”

John went on thank Strictly’s behind-the-scenes staff for “persevering with to incorporate the outcasts” earlier than wishing “all of the love and luck” to Richie who he mentioned was “going to like each second”.

A screenshot of John's Instagram post
A screenshot of John’s Instagram submit

Apparently, John’s former skilled companion Johannes was additionally feeling nostalgic on the weekend, writing on his personal Instagram: “Now that Strictly rehearsals have began, I’ve been pondering again to final yr once I had the pleasure of assembly [John].

“I can’t consider it’s been a yr since John got here into my life and what a wonderful and actually particular Strictly journey we had. There have been moments throughout the present which took my breath away, together with the overwhelming assist we obtained. I can’t thank everyone sufficient for the type feedback and for taking the time to vote. It means so a lot.

“Not solely is John an incredible dancer, he’s an unbelievable good friend and I can’t think about a life with out him in it.”

He added: “Though my strictly journey with John has come to a detailed, I’m feeling the vitality and magic of the present once more and I’m wanting ahead to the following Strictly chapter and the thrill and challenges this can deliver. I can not wait, let the journey start!”

John then commented: “You bugger – you’ve made me cry into my avocado on toast… love you.”

Richie additionally wrote beneath the submit: “Icons.”

Strictly will return to our screens subsequent month, with bosses already unveiling 5 of the celebrities who’ll be collaborating.



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