Johannes Radebe has told Annabel Croft he 'adores' her after they were reunited in spectacular fashion over the bank holiday weekend. It's been months now since the pair were last seen on screens after they made it almost to the end of Strictly Come Dancing 2023.
Former tennis ace Annabel and professional dancer Joahnnes quickly won the hearts of viewers thanks to their emotional partnership and beautiful routines but just missed out on a place in the quarter-final of the BBC One dance contest.
However, the dancing couple were later pulled apart earlier this year as in order to take part in the 2024 run of the Strictly Come Dancing Live tour, which started in January and visited nine cities in three weeks, she had to get a new partner with Graziano Di Prima stepping in.
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But as the tour came to an end, Johannes revealed Annabel would be joining him at one of his shows on his dazzling House of JoJo tour. "I did say we'll continue dancing...I'm feeling grateful..." he shared at the time.
"For one night only ( and the matinee) the wonderful @annabel_croft will be joining my show at The London Palladium on the 4th May for a very special performance. Another chance to dance with my darling friend at a theatre I have been dreaming of performing at since I started touring. Buzzing."
As their Strictly pals celebrated the news, Annabel also commented on the post and said: "I can’t wait to be back in your arms - I’m already a bit stiff but will get practising."
And the days finally came and Annabel and Johannes couldn't have been more thrilled to have been brought back together. On Monday (May 6), following the show on Saturday (May 4), Annabel took to Instagram with a beaming picture of the pair backstage before another photo showed the spectacular moment they were together again in front of an audience.
"What a dream and honour that was making my West End debut, dancing with @johannesradebe in his spectacular show ‘House of JoJo’ at @thelondonpalladium," Annabel shared. "Such a special night. Also a huge thank you to the amazing audience who gave us such a warm reception
"An incredible experience and one of the most special moments in my life that I will never forget! Still trying to process it all and come down from the high xxx I hope you’ve all had a lovely bank holiday." Johannes was quick to respond to the post, sweetly writing: "Thank you for all you've done to help me with the success of the show...I adore you my darling."
And fans of the pair were also keen to react. @mandyjsykes said: "Both your performances together were so incredibly beautiful and emotional. Take your time basking in the love, it’s a moment I will remember forever." @debbie.pritchard.90 wrote: "How lovely, you and JoJo are such a good partnership."
@burnthefloorfangirly replied: "You were a dream! Had the privilege of seeing on the stage with Jojo on Saturday night. Lovely to see you dancing together again." @emmelly429 posted: "Watching you both dance together again and seeing the love you have each other made me cry. It was such a beautiful performance." @teresagiovetty added: "The most beautiful partnership on Strictly Come Dancing. Loved seeing you dancing together. You two really were so special on the show. Thank you, thank you, thank. We will miss you this year."
