Strictly Come Dancing professional Johannes Radebe has addressed rumours that he is set to quit the BBC series. Strictly Come Dancing's professional dancer, Johannes Radebe, has dismissed rumours that he's planning to leave the popular BBC series. In a video posted on Instagram from the rehearsal room with his Olympian partner Montell Douglas, Johannes was clear about his intentions to stay on the show.
He stated: "I'm not going nowhere! The story isnt 'true' - I love @bbcstrictly 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".
Speculation has been rife about the 37-year-old South African dancer's departure after the current series concludes. Johannes and Montell have consistently ranked high on the leaderboard throughout the competition. However, fans were shocked when the pair found themselves in the dreaded dance-off on Sunday, following their emotional Waltz performance to Whitney Houston's classic hit, I Will Always Love You.
Despite the surprise result, the judges unanimously voted to save Johannes and Montell, sending Sam Quek and Nikita Kuzmin home instead. Following the tense dance-off, Johannes took to social media to share his feelings about the experience, reports Wales Online . "Being in the dance off is pretty awful when you suddenly realize the fun time dancing and laughing might be cut short with your new beaut.