";s:4:"text";s:4434:" The pair impressed as they took to the… For the first time in my life, I feel accepted for who I am. The show's first same-sex couple dance, which saw professionals Johannes Radebe and Graziano Di Prima perform together, garnered almost 200 complaints to the BBC, it … Strictly Come Dancing: Will Bayley leaves BBC One show after leg injury Dancing on Ice: Steps singer Ian 'H' Watkins to be in same-sex couple News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services.STRICTLY Come Dancing fans went wild as Johannes Radebe and Graziano Di Prima danced together in the show's first same-sex routine earlier this evening.The pair impressed as they took to the dancefloor during Emeli Sande's performance in the results show, which saw Emma Weymouth get eliminated from the competition.In the energetic routine, the two men did spins, lifts, and even gymnastics as they held hands and beamed at one another.Fellow pros Luba Mushtuk and Aljaž Skorjanec also danced during Fans were moved by the landmark moment, taking to Twitter to share their appreciation.Another added: "Johannes and Graziano dancing together is going to break Twitter. "Graziano and Johannes are ideal for the dance as they’re the same height and good mates, having joined the show at the same time. Johannes posted his delight at the performance on Instagram, as did Graziano on Twitter.But some viewers suggested ratings could drop as a result of the inclusion of same-sex dancing.Several readers contacted BBC News to say they would stop watching Strictly if same-sex couples became a regular feature of the show.Former Strictly professional Robin Windsor referred to the negative comments in his tweet but encouraged viewers to just "enjoy the artistry".Strictly has yet to feature a same-sex competing pair but Dancing on Ice has paired H from Steps with professional skater Matt Evers in the next series of the ITV show early next year.Germany says Alexei Navalny was attacked with a type of nerve agent used against an ex-spy in the UK. Shirley Ballas has said Johannes Radebe and Graziano Di Prima's same-sex performance on Strictly Come Dancing will bring viewers to tears. However before they found out who would be leaving dance floor, fans were in tears over Johannes Radebe and Graziano Di Prima’s routine. "It will hopefully pave the way for a same-sex couple next year. Strictly Come Dancing is planning another same-sex dance routine, and this time it'll feature a one-on-one performance between professional dancers Graziano Di Prima and Johannes Radebe.. There's bromance galore between us, but there were no male and female roles, just free movement.
Johannes Radebe says he's "never felt so liberated" as he dances with fellow pro Graziano Di Prima. STRICTLY Come Dancing fans went wild as Johannes Radebe and Graziano Di Prima danced together in the show’s first same-sex routine earlier this evening. Wow! "Wait, Johannes and Graziano dancing together? For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click Comments are subject to our community guidelines, which can be viewed Graziano and Johannes performed the first same-sex dance in Strictly Johannes previously won praise for dancing in heelsCatherine Tyldesley and Johannes Radebe dance the tango on Strictly Come Dancing Earlier this month, the reality series made history when professionals Johannes Radebe and Graziano di Prima performed together to a live rendition of Viewers praised the dance on social media, describing it as “progressive” and “emotional,” But now, Audience Services has revealed that others contacted the broadcaster to state that they found it “offensive” to see two men paired-up.Ofcom reports that it received one complaint regarding the same-sex partnership but notes that it generally encourages those who believe they have an issue to take it up with the BBC first.“To be able to dance with a friend I respect and adore is joyous. Johannes Radebe has admitted he felt 'liberated' and 'truly accepted' when he danced with Graziano Di Prima on Strictly Come Dancing at the weekend. It’s a step in the right direction for making the show even more diverse.
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