November 8th 2024.
There have been rumors floating around that one of the beloved stars of Strictly Come Dancing may be on the brink of achieving global success. It has been reported that professional dancer Johannes Radebe, who has captivated audiences since joining the show in 2018, could potentially become a "global sensation and earn millions of pounds" through various side projects.
Recently, there was speculation that Johannes would be leaving the long-running BBC series due to the overwhelming demands of his other commitments. However, the 37-year-old, who has danced with the likes of Catherine Tyldesley, Caroline Quentin, John Whaite, Ellie Taylor, and Annabel Croft, put these rumors to rest with a video posted earlier this week. In it, he confidently stated, "I'm going nowhere, nowhere. It's a lie. Liza Minelli lies."
According to a public relations expert, Johannes' success on Strictly has paved the way for him to potentially become a household name not just in the UK, but globally as well. In addition to his stint on the show, Johannes has a lot going on in his personal and professional life. He is set to star in a 250-show tour of the hit musical Kinky Boots, and his best-selling memoir, JoJo: Finally Home, is being adapted into a movie. Lynn Carratt, speaking on behalf of Fruity Slots, shared that appearing on Strictly provides dancers with a "regular income that propels you to millions of viewers every week on prime-time TV." She added that there is a lot of potential for financial gain through various opportunities that come from being on the show.
Carratt also mentioned Johannes' memoir, which was released just this past August and has already achieved great success. She shared, "A group of influential figures in Hollywood are producing his memoir, which has the potential to elevate his status across the pond." If the film adaptation of his memoir is successful in the US, it could lead to even more opportunities and potentially make him a "global sensation and earn him millions of pounds."
Due to his busy schedule, Johannes will unfortunately not be able to participate in the official Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour, which kicks off in January. However, Carratt assures that this is not a major setback as not all professionals participate in the tour every year. She also believes that Johannes will be able to balance his commitments to Kinky Boots and his role as an executive producer and choreographer for his film. Although the pay from his stage work may not be as high as that of his TV work, it allows him to perform for diverse audiences each night, which is something he will undoubtedly enjoy.
Looking ahead, Carratt believes that Johannes' popularity with the public can lead to even more opportunities, such as hosting his own show and expanding his TV presence. She notes that he has already appeared on notable reality shows like MasterChef and even won the celebrity version of The Great British Sewing Bee. She envisions him furthering his career in the US and potentially starring in musical films.
Before joining Strictly, Johannes was a professional on the South African version of the show. Since then, he has continued to make a name for himself, appearing as a contestant on Celebrity MasterChef in 2021 and choreographing a Rusical on the first series of RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs. the World in 2021. He also won the Celebrity Christmas Special of BBC's The Great British Sewing Bee in 2022 and made a cameo in a Doctor Who episode earlier this year alongside judge Shirley Ballas.
When addressing the rumors of his departure from Strictly, Johannes made it clear that he has no plans of leaving the show anytime soon. In a heartfelt caption, he wrote, "I'm not going nowhere! The story isn't true – I love Strictly, and I want to do this beautiful show for as long as they want me – and the body will allow. I have Kinky Boots and other work in the pipeline, yes, but nothing will take me away. Love you all Jojo Xx."
Fans of Strictly can continue to watch Johannes showcase his talent on Saturday nights at 6:35 pm on BBC One. And who knows, with the potential for global success and a promising future in the entertainment industry, we may be seeing a lot more of Johannes in the years to come.
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