The beloved dancer joined the show in 2018.

Johannes Radebe
Strictly star addresses ‘quitting’ rumours (Image: PA)
The beloved Strictly Come Dancing professional, Johannes Radebe, has addressed concerns he is leaving the BBC show. He joined the pro lineup in 2018 and has since been part of plenty of historic moments, including the first-ever male same-sex pairing with John Whaite in 2021.

Johannes, 38, has also been partnered with several celebrities on the programme including, Annabel Croft, Montell Douglas and in the most recent series, Alex Kingston.

However, the professional dancer left viewers convinced he would be departing the BBC show following his cryptic speech after he was eliminated from the competition.

Appearing on The Graham Norton Show on Friday, the South African born dancer addressed his show future.

“I’ve got to ask you while you’re here, Johannes; a lot of Strictly fans, myself included, are a bit worried,”Graham began.

“You were very boo-hoo when you said goodbye to Alex Kingston on Strictly. Is that the end? Are you not coming back to Strictly?”

Donned in an eye-catching pink suit, Johannes remarked: “Was I boo-hoo?”

“Yes! You were sobbing,” Graham reminded him.

Johannes Radebe
He appeared alongside Margot Robbie, Jacob Elordi, and Amanda Seyfried (Image: PA)

Shutting down the rumours, Johannes replied: “Graham, I will do that show for as long as they will have me,’ the star then assured him.

“I promise, I will. That is a magical, sparkling world. I love it.”

He was joined on the sofa by actors Margot Robbie, Jacob Elordi and Amanda Seyfreid, the BBC dancer was quizzed on Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman’s replacements.

Johannes laughed: “Now, you know I do not know!”

Rumours began swirling that Johannes was bidding goodbye to the iconic ballroom after he grew incredibly emotional in his 2025 exit speech.

Meanwhile, Johannes is taking to the stage with Kinky Boots, having made his theatre debut as Lola in the hit musical’s UK tour last year.