Strictly star sparks speculation about his future after moving speech

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1 Dec 2025 • 11:50 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Strictly Come Dancing viewers are convinced professional dancer Johannes Radebe is leaving the series after an emotional speech.
  • The speculation arose after Radebe's celebrity partner, Alex Kingston, was voted off the show.
  • During his farewell, Radebe thanked Kingston and then appeared to say "Goodbye to my Strictly family," prompting strong reactions from fans.
  • Many viewers took to social media, including X/Twitter, to express their sadness and belief that Radebe was bidding a final farewell to the programme.
  • Radebe joined Strictly in 2018 and made history in 2021 by forming the show's first-ever same-sex couple with John Whaite.

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