Not everyone will understand, but this level of representation means SO much. For everyone who’s ever felt not enough, not accepted, not loved. This is for all of us. Thank you strictly for changing the game and doing it so tastefully! Inspiring.
this! I always say people wont know the impact of representation, unless they themselves have gone decades without it. Straight people will never be able to fully understand what a dance like this means to us, and thats okay! I watched strictly every year for the past like eight/nine years with my nan, and now watching this routine with her, we were both crying. Im not "out" but im not exactly subtle nor hiding it, amd to see this routine on a show ive watched since i was seven meant so much tome. I sob everytime i watch it. This will go down in strictly history.
It's actually even more than that, the two men dancing yes, and then all the other same sex couples and yet another layer is on top of it. The fact that specifically a black man is also the higher european noble in this scenario (all the others bow to him) is also very meaningful I think.
I couldn’t sum it up better myself. It means everything. I wish I’d seen this as a child, seeing two men dance together and have it be normal and beautiful.
I think this may honestly be the best number I’ve ever seen the pros do. The choreography, the story, the music, the outfits just everything was perfect. I’ve never felt this emotional watching the pros dance before.
Many will not even know that this was the way way back in history. Dance was almost considered "foreplay" and men and women getting up so close was considered too sexual so, unless they were spouses, men danced with men and women danced with women.
This used to be considered usual dancing. Men danced with men and women danced with women. It has only been made unusual by recent society. However, i just love the way Johannes and Kai are so in step with each other and it is a beautiful dance.
I was moved to tears by this beautiful number. It makes me so happy that Johannes is given a platform to express himself so authentically. Both he and Kai are exquisite performers, and their friendship is great. Tears were flowing. This is why I love Strictly - wonderful dancing and an important message. Sadly, I don’t think I’d be able to see a routine like this on the show in my country.
Let's hope one day everyone is free to love who they want to anywhere in the world. Long as you make each other happy nothing else matters this life is to short.
The finest group dance Strictly has ever done. Sweeping, emotional, groundbreaking. I was a puddle of emotion watching it. Well played SCD, Johannes, Kai and the pro's xxx
I dont watch the show, but my mom had it on and I was speechless the whole routine. As a gay woman, I was close to tears. The dance, the song, the outfits, Johannes' emotion at the end, his partner running up to take his hand... Beautiful. And seeing all these comments being so supportive and loving the routine makes my heart so happy.
I was so happy to see the two best additions to SCD in recent years dancing together. Beautiful Johannes is a born showman and everything about Kai, from his dancing to his smile, oozes star quality.
The part when it was all same sex couples dancing made me cry. THIS is the kind of representation thats meaningful. Thank you so much Strictly, Johannes, Kai and every pro in this routine. Bravo 😍👏👏👏
Same. I was thinking at the beginning how even though they have same gender couples, that hardly ever translates into the pro dances, and then they all started dancing in same gender pairings and I lost it and cried
As a gay man married to my husband I found this so moving and emotional. I’m a shy man who is not good at showing my feelings but I cried when I saw this, it is so tender and gentle when they touch. Thank you.
This number brought tears of joy. As a gay man who’s had crushed dreams throughout my life, but who is finally finding true happiness, I saw reflected myself in it. Thank you Johannes, Kai, and all pros and the production of the show for bringing inclusivity to our screens in such a beautifully moving way! Bravo! 👏
Both my daughters love Strictly - I’ve been less of a fan of late. They both dance. BUT this was one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen. Johannes always makes me smile and Kai? Well, what a sensation he is. Simply amazing. And their smiles looked 100% genuine - well done BBC. And to the Pro dancers - you were all magnificent.
Yes, it's that look of genuine joy on their faces that gets me the most I think. Everyone in this performance seems so free to express their passion for dancing and their love (platonic or otherwise) for eachother, it just warms my little heart. :)
I still rewatch this now even though it was months ago. It’s truly magical. Everything about the routine is perfect and it still hits me like the first time I seen it. It’s probably my favourite ever pro dance in all the years I have watched strictly.
This dance has to be one of my most favourite on strictly ever. I adore these two brilliant dancers so much. It almost made me feel that I was there with them.
I’ve watched this about eight times already, it’s just so gorgeous. Stunning choreography to beautiful arrangements of beautiful songs, with an inclusive message at the heart of it 🏳️🌈 I’m so glad kids watching strictly today get to see this, it will mean so much to so many of them
You can't imagene the Joy you brought to me. As a gay man I saw fot the frst time no struggle . Only beauty and part of each other without any seperation. BBC and dancers you should now that this is so unique. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. You made me cry from happines. Greetings from Amsterdam
i cried my eyes out during this number, a beautiful representation a stunning story and WONDERFUL DANCING!💛 this is johannes’ world and we are living in it!💛 and kai and johannes have an amazing friendship this entire number has so many beautiful parts in it and meanings behind it 💛
You could really tell that these two have been friends and dancing together for years, which is part of why the entire Performance was so magical. Johannes shared clips from 2015 on his IG of them dancing together - stunning
Find yourself someone who smiles at you the way Johannes and Kai smile at each other. I have genuinely never been so moved by a dance. Completely mesmerising, beautiful, an absolute work of art.
@@anniespencer7879same here! I didn't mean romantically, I meant generally. Johannes and Kai have a wonderful friendship which radiated from both of them during the dance. We all need that kind of love in our lives. X
Dancing with the stars needs to take note of how a show should really be done. Strictly is the best dance show on this planet and had the best pro dancers than any other. Just incredible
I think he's still processing the fact he's in an mlm pairing this year, and is free to express his identity more than ever before. its tear jerking to see how meaningful this is to him, makes me smile and cry more than i already was
And with links to louis tomlinson’s music video for Walls. But in this video the Prince wasn’t left alone because of cultural expectations/ he got to dance ! I wish that it could always be like that 💙 💚
This is the greatest pro dance that has ever been done on strictly. On a season of 1st male couple partnership, this dance moved me more than any. As a straight man what it showed to me, was the sheer joy of dancing, the female pros were partnered with females and the male pros were partnered with males, but it didn't matter, the sheer joy that was transmitted whilst dancing to that beautiful piece of music made me think differently than I had thought before, and that always has to be a good think. Thank-you Strickly ❤
This was by far and away the best pro dance I've ever seen on the series. The music, the choreography, all of it was simply perfection. Watched it several times now! Kai has been a tremendous addition to the lineup, he is a truly fantastic dancer! And Johannes looks a different person this year! He seems so full of life and passionate! I'm so happy for him.
This is how all pairings should be seen to dance…..totally natural, so beautiful, so graceful, so mesmerising and not treated like a ‘novelty act’. I will never ever tire of watching this. Stunning. X
I have never seen anything so beautiful as this in my entire life. This moved me on so many levels. This is something I will remember for the rest of my life. This is the type of love so many of us dream of and finally it gives us all hope of what could be.
Johannes is from South Africa and so is my partner. I grew up in totalitarian/communist regime and my partner grew up in apartheid regime. We are a rainbow couple. 🌈 To see this during #blackhistorymonth brought tears to our eyes. Long live King Johannes. 💚
I know this is all about the dancing, and it was so beautiful to watch. Yet I have to say just seeing the way Johnannes smiles and how his eyes light up with every performance just warms my heart and makes me smile with him. A beautiful person and soul.
This was a gorgeous routine and I didn't even realise they were Taylor Swift songs until now. Which makes me love it even more because I love Taylor. This Pro Routine was like a fairytale and it was just stunning and so beautiful. Made me emosh for all the right reasons
Taylor Swift needs to be sent this footage. She will be so impressed that her song was used for this routine. Anyone who is fan of Taylor will know she is super into gay rights: her song 'you need to calm down' explains this in full!!!
This brought tears to my eyes... Absolute perfection. I am a man who has always wanted to dance publicly with another man, but I have never allowed myself to do so for fear of how it would be received. This was such a beautiful scene, and so completely natural, and it gives me hope for a brighter tomorrow.
I'm just here watching this again (SCD 21 was really special) and found your comment, I really hope you've had the chance to dance that dance and many more x
I know she'd long gone by now, but I give SO much thanks to Nicola Adams every time I watch this. Her choice to ask for a same-sex coupling didn't just open the floodgates, it *broke* them. And I LOVE how we get to watch same-sex dances like this every year now, just as a part of the course. I don't think there's been a year without a same-sex coupling since her and Katya either. And now other dance shows are following suit. I just love it, and I wish I'd grown up seeing this level of representation.
I cry every time I watch this, it is BEAUTIFUL!! I can’t put into words the happiness I feel when I watch this. I smile from ear to ear and I love every second ❤
Was absolutely living for King Johannes! Loved that they selected him for the role, especially when you consider it would be the least expected. And Kai makes for such an elegant, gentlemanly partner. Loved this, really gorgeous.
Yep, it looked like a Disney movie - although if Disney did this, it would be put in a section that could be easily removed so as not to affect their bottom line.
What an incredible moment for television. Never has a dance made me so emotional. BBC, know that this has touched our hearts and for many of us, this will be one of the very first memories we get to see people of the same gender dance beautifully together. The storytelling in this is inspiring. Thank you for doing this. ❤️
I can't believe how beautifully emotional this made me especially when Kai stepped up to partner with Johannes! The entire opening was beautifully done. These openings that showcase the different professionals of the show are incredible. Thank you from the US and for showing everyone what could be.
This is probably my favourite of the professional dances that I have ever seen. There were tears in our household. Stunning, moving and simply beautiful.
Exquisite. The music was spot on and the crescendo with the dancing brought instant tears to my eyes. Kai and Johannes were pure joy as they danced, and when they all joined in I was crying! The elegance, the bows, the romance, had to be one of the best routines they have done - and there have been so many amazing ones!
That was an fu to the haters! He’s aware that the show is getting hateful comments and negative statements from some fans. Absolutely breathtaking, I know it meant a lot to him.
Rachel, Some people just hate everyone it must be in their d.n.a. Small miserable lives and minds, my first ever comment six years ago on a series called ‘Outlander’ I received a hate message from a complete stranger, I could have ignored it but I was so upset and in shock I challenged the perpetrator and explained my situation and comment which was personal to my health and still is, I received an immediate apology but the damage was done! Some people speak before they think unfortunately, it hasn’t prevented me commenting six years on, and I have received some wonderful messages from kind hearted people, some of which are now my close friends, I consider myself most fortunate, this performance from these professional young men is the best I have ever seen personally! “👌”
Well said! Next year we need a drag queen! Courtney Act did an amazing job on the Australian version! It’s wonderful to seeing them normalising same sex couples on the show. So inspirational for a younger LGBTQ community. I wish there would have been this sort of representation on the Telly back when I was young
@@ryzardt Yes, and it's normalisation that we need, not just empty token gestures. We need to see our society reflected in all its variety. I think the way Strictly have done it this year has been commendable. I just hope John and Johannes remain in the competition til the end (and win) and don't fall victim to covid like last year's Nicola and Katya.
Loved everything about this dance. What I also enjoyed was the speed of Johannes and Kai's movement around the floor. They took up hold and then 'whoosh' they were off, spinning and flying around the dance floor. They covered so much distance that the floor needed to be about twice the size! Every contestant should watch this as an example of the movement and drive that the judges are always asking for. Brava to all, pride and joy.
This is something that would have benefitted from being at Blackpool with the large dance floor. But what also helped it look so sweeping was the camera movement. The way it follows them round gives it extra motion
This is one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever seen and I grew up with the Bolshoi. The music, the choreography, everything was sublime. But the most exquisite is Johannes and Kai together in what can only be described as a celebration of human spirit. Bravo!
This has to be the best dance I have ever seen in my life. Every time I watch it brings a little tear in my eye. Well done to Johannes and Kai and all of the brilliant pros I absolutely love it. Congrats guys
I have to admit I cried the first 5 times I watched this, and I still tear up now. It came at such good timing as well - I came out the week before and I feel amazing, supported, seen, thanks to this dance. Beautiful, exquisite, tender. 🥰😘🌈
I truely believe that Strictly come dancing have become the worlds fav dancing program, in the last season they took a very big risk with two men dancing together, I think this was the best thing they ever did, they have bought dancing into this century with a bang, well done everyone, I love the show even more now and cannot wait to see what you bring next.
The most magical professional number I have ever seen; Johannes and Kai danced so beautifully together. More and more of these incredible moments please.
I absolutely love how this is normalising guys to dance with each other.. the world is changing. Everyone is equal regardless of gender... dance influences people to come together and learn from each other ❤️
This moved me more than ANY other strictly pro routine. I was sobbing by the end. A mixture of the strings, the music, the choreography and the fact that FINALLY you decided that having 2 men as the leads in love... which was long overdue but at least you did it eventually. I should have been typing this 15 years ago but hey ho. In a way, it was worth the wait. Stunning. Thank you.
What a fabulous dance routine by two handsome professional young men, Johannes & Kai absolutely stole that performance, the best I have ever seen in the history of strictly in my humble opinion! I married a professional ballroom dancer and spent most of my early years trying to keep up with him, he would have loved that amazing performance! well done 👏👏👏to both of them”👌”
I have watched this dance over and over, I have never been as moved with a dance like I have been with this one. The most beautiful dance by the professionals ever. I will never tire of watching it, love Kai as the new edition to Strictly, I hope he stays for many years to come 💞💖
I've now watched this about a thousand times, and i'm STILL crying!! Omg - well done all the team at SCD, especially the most devine & equisite Johannes and gorgeous Kai. Ground breaking stuff. Simply breathtaking. xx
When I’m despairing about the state of the country I come back to this video. Strictly got so many ofcom complaints the year before because Johannes danced with another man for barely a minute and they responded with this. Perfection 🏳️🌈
@@gordonwardracingtoenglish3124 When he died, my sister and I inherited his property. We actually had to regift it all to his boyfriend, who he'd lived with for over 20 years. Yes, he died intestate, but the property should have automatically gone to his partner. He worked as manager at a school outfitter's, so he would have lost his job if he'd come out.
Absolutely beautiful with every step they danced. ( All of them)Their smiles lit up the ballroom. Johannes and Kai 👏 I have watched Strictly from the beginning, but i honestly think this is the best year ever. Thank you Strictly ❤
Just proves that love has nothing to do with your ability to do things. They can love whoever they like and they’re still incredible dancers. This was so beautiful to watch
I thought this was amazing and definitely the best group dance ever. I adore watching Johannes and his partnership with Kai was so beautiful and moving. All the dancers looked wonderful and I too cried. This is definitely Strictly at its best. Thank you to all of you for making this a truly magical show. ❤️
What an absolutely beautiful performance. Kai and Johannes were just superb together. I love how Johannes is being given wonderful dance opportunities to show us more about who he is and his personality. Kai is a strong dancer who I think will go on to become one of the favourites......a brilliant addition to the professional dancers. I keep watching this dance over and over; just so beautiful! ❤
what a magical dance!! brought so much emotion and so beautifully choreographed. the pros deserve so much more recognition and praise. simply stunning 🌟
So beautiful. The choreography was so tight and mesmerising it just leaves me feeling in awe of the whole spectacle. Dance can be such an expressive medium and this was an example of that to the max. Well done to them all and to Jason for his stunning choreography.
This was absolutely stunning. What an beautiful open to Movie week and Johannes you looked awfully dashing in your outfit. Well done to a involved. Absolutely beautiful
Nice to see proper ballroom group dances again rather than theatre. Plus it's nice to remember you can dance on your own, with opposite sex or with same sex. Dance is dance, a representation of emotion with the body with anyone or without anyone. Enjoy it
@@JaneMcQ100 totally agree. In someways miss Ian waite and Lillia and flavia, Matthew. Love the new ones, but less traditional lol Great latin and ballroom group dances back then. Remember flavia and Erin quickstep with Vincent anton. Fantastic.
@@laughforlife3539 Lillia was my favourite when I was a kid. Then flavia and vincent. I understand that some dances can lend to be made a bit more “modern”. But there’s something much more special when the dances are traditional. Also do you remember when there was 2 dances a week that everyone had to do? Like everyone would have to do either a waltz or cha cha one week, then switch the following week. It was easier to judge couples against each other more fairly
@@JaneMcQ100 yep totally agree again. If there are certain modern songs were you can feel a cha cha fair enough, but mc hammer etc? Where is the Latin 4 and 1 beats in the music it's not just about the feet. Sorry got carried away. I wanna be swept away with Frank's under my spell or zing went the strings of my heart for quickstep or even reet petite to the jive. I agree the dances are all over the place now. You can't compare. Couple choice and Charleston are obviously gonna get 9 and tens. Kinda not fair when somebody doing a foxtrot or samba lol
@@laughforlife3539 plus, there are SO many modern Latin artists who’s songs would lend themselves better to the likes of chacha, salsa, samba etc. Case in point, judi’s samba last week to Sean Paul. I loved it
Not everyone will understand, but this level of representation means SO much. For everyone who’s ever felt not enough, not accepted, not loved. This is for all of us. Thank you strictly for changing the game and doing it so tastefully! Inspiring.
this! I always say people wont know the impact of representation, unless they themselves have gone decades without it. Straight people will never be able to fully understand what a dance like this means to us, and thats okay! I watched strictly every year for the past like eight/nine years with my nan, and now watching this routine with her, we were both crying. Im not "out" but im not exactly subtle nor hiding it, amd to see this routine on a show ive watched since i was seven meant so much tome. I sob everytime i watch it. This will go down in strictly history.
It's actually even more than that, the two men dancing yes, and then all the other same sex couples and yet another layer is on top of it. The fact that specifically a black man is also the higher european noble in this scenario (all the others bow to him) is also very meaningful I think.
@@yanrodrigue Yes definitely! Its tackling racism AND homophobia in one dance!
I couldn’t sum it up better myself. It means everything. I wish I’d seen this as a child, seeing two men dance together and have it be normal and beautiful.
Its Beautiful.
I think this may honestly be the best number I’ve ever seen the pros do. The choreography, the story, the music, the outfits just everything was perfect. I’ve never felt this emotional watching the pros dance before.
100% agree
My daughter and I were crying throughout.
It was so beautifully choreographed and moving. Easily my favourite pro dance on the series (of the ones I've seen anyway!)
100% agree. Cried like a baby, it was stunning.
Totally agree 100%. I said this on FB. For me the best opening dance on Strictly EVER. Everything about this was beyond fantastic.
The fact they showed woman dancing together and men dancing together is amazing. The representation and inclusiveness is so sweet. I love this.
Many will not even know that this was the way way back in history. Dance was almost considered "foreplay" and men and women getting up so close was considered too sexual so, unless they were spouses, men danced with men and women danced with women.
This used to be considered usual dancing. Men danced with men and women danced with women. It has only been made unusual by recent society. However, i just love the way Johannes and Kai are so in step with each other and it is a beautiful dance.
I was moved to tears by this beautiful number. It makes me so happy that Johannes is given a platform to express himself so authentically. Both he and Kai are exquisite performers, and their friendship is great. Tears were flowing. This is why I love Strictly - wonderful dancing and an important message. Sadly, I don’t think I’d be able to see a routine like this on the show in my country.
That was the most beautiful part, a world where everyone is treated "inclusively" what a beautiful place it would be x
They are all great dancers.Johannes is lucky tht this year he has succh a good partner.John is fantastic, so Johannes can create wonderful coriography
Love to Poland in these hard times ♥
@@TigerPrawn_ Thank you!! x
Let's hope one day everyone is free to love who they want to anywhere in the world. Long as you make each other happy nothing else matters this life is to short.
The finest group dance Strictly has ever done. Sweeping, emotional, groundbreaking. I was a puddle of emotion watching it. Well played SCD, Johannes, Kai and the pro's xxx
100 per cent agree
Wasnt it just spellbinding, from beginning to end. You took the words right out my mouth. Jaw dropping beautiful 🥂🕊
I agree this up up there as one of the best group dances .
Get a life
@@acptelford1307 I have a life and it seems to be a lot happier and more contented with this year's SCD than yours is, sweetie x
I dont watch the show, but my mom had it on and I was speechless the whole routine. As a gay woman, I was close to tears. The dance, the song, the outfits, Johannes' emotion at the end, his partner running up to take his hand... Beautiful. And seeing all these comments being so supportive and loving the routine makes my heart so happy.
Kai is incredible, not just as a dancer but as a choreographer. What a great addition to SCD
I was so happy to see the two best additions to SCD in recent years dancing together. Beautiful Johannes is a born showman and everything about Kai, from his dancing to his smile, oozes star quality.
@@CandleLight1974 ...... and Kai's six-pack!
The look of pure joy on Kai's face as he dances with Johannes is too beautiful.
Can't stop watching this dance.
I am British-Carribbean & gay. Growing up I never expected to see a same-sex inter-ethnic dance. We really have come so far. Wonderful, tuank you all.
The part when it was all same sex couples dancing made me cry. THIS is the kind of representation thats meaningful. Thank you so much Strictly, Johannes, Kai and every pro in this routine. Bravo 😍👏👏👏
Same. I was thinking at the beginning how even though they have same gender couples, that hardly ever translates into the pro dances, and then they all started dancing in same gender pairings and I lost it and cried
As a gay man married to my husband I found this so moving and emotional.
I’m a shy man who is not good at showing my feelings but I cried when I saw this, it is so tender and gentle when they touch. Thank you.
It was just beautiful
Eww
@@limabean2246 How mature of you. Do you know any actual vocabulary?
@@limabean2246 could you explain your reply please?
This number brought tears of joy. As a gay man who’s had crushed dreams throughout my life, but who is finally finding true happiness, I saw reflected myself in it. Thank you Johannes, Kai, and all pros and the production of the show for bringing inclusivity to our screens in such a beautifully moving way! Bravo! 👏
Both my daughters love Strictly - I’ve been less of a fan of late. They both dance.
BUT this was one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen. Johannes always makes me smile and Kai? Well, what a sensation he is. Simply amazing.
And their smiles looked 100% genuine - well done BBC. And to the Pro dancers - you were all magnificent.
Yes, it's that look of genuine joy on their faces that gets me the most I think. Everyone in this performance seems so free to express their passion for dancing and their love (platonic or otherwise) for eachother, it just warms my little heart. :)
@@hollabooiers i think I’ve watched it about 50 times now. Love it 🥰
@@cazyaz523 Oh yes, I won't even try to give an estimate on how many times exactly hahaha
I still rewatch this now even though it was months ago. It’s truly magical. Everything about the routine is perfect and it still hits me like the first time I seen it. It’s probably my favourite ever pro dance in all the years I have watched strictly.
Ditto
I loved this SO much! Johannes always amazes me and Kai is such a good new addition to the show, amazing!! 🥲
Hes got such pure energy and solid warmth. He never looks out of breath too, so poised
This was my Fave performance probably ever. And your name and picture is just perfect 👌
Absolutely adore Kai💃
Sorry I can’t get into strictly this year no atmosphere . But love the professionals dance routine
This dance has to be one of my most favourite on strictly ever. I adore these two brilliant dancers so much. It almost made me feel that I was there with them.
I’ve watched this about eight times already, it’s just so gorgeous. Stunning choreography to beautiful arrangements of beautiful songs, with an inclusive message at the heart of it 🏳️🌈 I’m so glad kids watching strictly today get to see this, it will mean so much to so many of them
You can't imagene the Joy you brought to me. As a gay man I saw fot the frst time no struggle . Only beauty and part of each other without any seperation. BBC and dancers you should now that this is so unique. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. You made me cry from happines. Greetings from Amsterdam
i cried my eyes out during this number, a beautiful representation a stunning story and WONDERFUL DANCING!💛 this is johannes’ world and we are living in it!💛 and kai and johannes have an amazing friendship this entire number has so many beautiful parts in it and meanings behind it 💛
Me to I was a crying mess .stunning .group dance
You could really tell that these two have been friends and dancing together for years, which is part of why the entire Performance was so magical. Johannes shared clips from 2015 on his IG of them dancing together - stunning
Find yourself someone who smiles at you the way Johannes and Kai smile at each other. I have genuinely never been so moved by a dance. Completely mesmerising, beautiful, an absolute work of art.
Or in my case, stay single but support all kinds of love with all my heart .
@@anniespencer7879same here! I didn't mean romantically, I meant generally. Johannes and Kai have a wonderful friendship which radiated from both of them during the dance. We all need that kind of love in our lives. X
Dancing with the stars needs to take note of how a show should really be done.
Strictly is the best dance show on this planet and had the best pro dancers than any other. Just incredible
This type of dancing doesn't usually float my boat but this was just beautiful! The music, the choreography!
This brought me to tears. As a South African living in China, Johannes had me bursting with pride. Beautiful!
I’m never going to get bored of rewatching this. Just beautiful. Perfect.
I'm on my 10th rewatch..loving it!
Yeah...I think I need to add this to my "favorites" list!
Anyone else think Johannes seems to be living his best life just now and loving it. I’m loving watching him.
I think he's still processing the fact he's in an mlm pairing this year, and is free to express his identity more than ever before. its tear jerking to see how meaningful this is to him, makes me smile and cry more than i already was
the fact this was done to a Taylor swift song aswell with everything else on top of it 👏🏼👏🏼
And with links to louis tomlinson’s music video for Walls. But in this video the Prince wasn’t left alone because of cultural expectations/ he got to dance ! I wish that it could always be like that 💙 💚
Did anybody notice Johannes almost cried at the end, how wonderful after the struggles he had when young to end up being The Star of Strictly.
He really is the star ♥
@@TigerPrawn_ did you see the one where they did the catwalk??? wow he was magnificent.
This is the greatest pro dance that has ever been done on strictly. On a season of 1st male couple partnership, this dance moved me more than any. As a straight man what it showed to me, was the sheer joy of dancing, the female pros were partnered with females and the male pros were partnered with males, but it didn't matter, the sheer joy that was transmitted whilst dancing to that beautiful piece of music made me think differently than I had thought before, and that always has to be a good think. Thank-you Strickly ❤
This was by far and away the best pro dance I've ever seen on the series. The music, the choreography, all of it was simply perfection. Watched it several times now! Kai has been a tremendous addition to the lineup, he is a truly fantastic dancer! And Johannes looks a different person this year! He seems so full of life and passionate! I'm so happy for him.
This is how all pairings should be seen to dance…..totally natural, so beautiful, so graceful, so mesmerising and not treated like a ‘novelty act’. I will never ever tire of watching this. Stunning. X
This was honestly one of the most beautiful performances I've ever seen.
I have never seen anything so beautiful as this in my entire life. This moved me on so many levels. This is something I will remember for the rest of my life. This is the type of love so many of us dream of and finally it gives us all hope of what could be.
Johannes is from South Africa and so is my partner. I grew up in totalitarian/communist regime and my partner grew up in apartheid regime. We are a rainbow couple. 🌈 To see this during #blackhistorymonth brought tears to our eyes. Long live King Johannes. 💚
Sending love. Michael from Johannesburg
I know this is all about the dancing, and it was so beautiful to watch. Yet I have to say just seeing the way Johnannes smiles and how his eyes light up with every performance just warms my heart and makes me smile with him. A beautiful person and soul.
This way joyful to watch. Everyone deserves fullness of joy, laughter and a happiness. Excellence on every level. Keep on shining!
I am used to seeing you commenting tennis lol!!!
This was a gorgeous routine and I didn't even realise they were Taylor Swift songs until now. Which makes me love it even more because I love Taylor. This Pro Routine was like a fairytale and it was just stunning and so beautiful. Made me emosh for all the right reasons
Me too! It was bugging me cos I knew the melody 😂🙈😍
I didn’t realise it was Taylor as it was going really fast at some points 😂
Taylor Swift needs to be sent this footage. She will be so impressed that her song was used for this routine. Anyone who is fan of Taylor will know she is super into gay rights: her song 'you need to calm down' explains this in full!!!
This brought tears to my eyes... Absolute perfection. I am a man who has always wanted to dance publicly with another man, but I have never allowed myself to do so for fear of how it would be received. This was such a beautiful scene, and so completely natural, and it gives me hope for a brighter tomorrow.
We're with you. I hope you get to do it one day ♥
I'm just here watching this again (SCD 21 was really special) and found your comment, I really hope you've had the chance to dance that dance and many more x
Just beautiful. Kai is so relaxed dancing with Johannes. Just lovely.
I know she'd long gone by now, but I give SO much thanks to Nicola Adams every time I watch this.
Her choice to ask for a same-sex coupling didn't just open the floodgates, it *broke* them. And I LOVE how we get to watch same-sex dances like this every year now, just as a part of the course. I don't think there's been a year without a same-sex coupling since her and Katya either. And now other dance shows are following suit. I just love it, and I wish I'd grown up seeing this level of representation.
Yes I completely agree. If it wasnt for her then maybe we would never have this or any same sex couples.
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I cry every time I watch this, it is BEAUTIFUL!! I can’t put into words the happiness I feel when I watch this. I smile from ear to ear and I love every second ❤
Every single week I am bowled over by Johannes, he is simply a beautiful mesmerising dancer, I can't get enough of him. 💕
Johannes' honest emotions during the filming of the dance is what gets me
The emotion I felt watching this was out of this world. Goosebumps, everywhere!! Outstanding!
Was absolutely living for King Johannes! Loved that they selected him for the role, especially when you consider it would be the least expected. And Kai makes for such an elegant, gentlemanly partner. Loved this, really gorgeous.
Am I the only one who thought this routine looked straight out of a Disney movie? So beautiful...so magical... ❤️❤️❤️
Yes! It made me think of Beauty and the Beast or Cinderella. Absolutely gorgeous.
Yep, it looked like a Disney movie - although if Disney did this, it would be put in a section that could be easily removed so as not to affect their bottom line.
It was certainly out of a disney movie, but certainly not straight! ♥
It was far better than any Disney movie.
I was thinking Bridgerton
What an incredible moment for television. Never has a dance made me so emotional. BBC, know that this has touched our hearts and for many of us, this will be one of the very first memories we get to see people of the same gender dance beautifully together. The storytelling in this is inspiring. Thank you for doing this. ❤️
OMG! This made me cry. So beautiful. I love the smiles on the gentlemen's faces when they started dancing. I need more tissues...
This is probably my favorite opening number ever. Its just perfect.
Has to be the best group dance ever! The music is fantastic! Lost count how many times I’ve rewatched it.
Me to... cannot find the words to describe how I feel when /i watch it over and over again
I can't believe how beautifully emotional this made me especially when Kai stepped up to partner with Johannes! The entire opening was beautifully done. These openings that showcase the different professionals of the show are incredible. Thank you from the US and for showing everyone what could be.
It felt like I was watching a beautiful Disney movie dance with two princes instead of a prince and a princess, so beautiful ❤️
Still waiting for a fairytale with two princes or two princesses!
@@TigerPrawn_ yep same here
@@TigerPrawn_ Have you seen Raya and the Last Dragon? It's no where near perfect but there is definitely something there between the two princesses!
This is probably my favourite of the professional dances that I have ever seen. There were tears in our household. Stunning, moving and simply beautiful.
Exquisite. The music was spot on and the crescendo with the dancing brought instant tears to my eyes. Kai and Johannes were pure joy as they danced, and when they all joined in I was crying! The elegance, the bows, the romance, had to be one of the best routines they have done - and there have been so many amazing ones!
That was an fu to the haters! He’s aware that the show is getting hateful comments and negative statements from some fans. Absolutely breathtaking, I know it meant a lot to him.
How can anyone be hateful about such pure beauty. Really, you have to feel sorry for such people. They must have small, miserable lives.
Rachel, Some people just hate everyone it must be in their d.n.a. Small miserable lives and minds, my first ever comment six years ago on a series called ‘Outlander’ I received a hate message from a complete stranger, I could have ignored it but I was so upset and in shock I challenged the perpetrator and explained my situation and comment which was personal to my health and still is, I received an immediate apology but the damage was done! Some people speak before they think unfortunately, it hasn’t prevented me commenting six years on, and I have received some wonderful messages from kind hearted people, some of which are now my close friends, I consider myself most fortunate, this performance from these professional young men is the best I have ever seen personally! “👌”
Well said! Next year we need a drag queen! Courtney Act did an amazing job on the Australian version! It’s wonderful to seeing them normalising same sex couples on the show. So inspirational for a younger LGBTQ community. I wish there would have been this sort of representation on the
Telly back when I was young
@@ryzardt Yes, and it's normalisation that we need, not just empty token gestures. We need to see our society reflected in all its variety. I think the way Strictly have done it this year has been commendable. I just hope John and Johannes remain in the competition til the end (and win) and don't fall victim to covid like last year's Nicola and Katya.
Yes..agreed
Loved everything about this dance. What I also enjoyed was the speed of Johannes and Kai's movement around the floor. They took up hold and then 'whoosh' they were off, spinning and flying around the dance floor. They covered so much distance that the floor needed to be about twice the size! Every contestant should watch this as an example of the movement and drive that the judges are always asking for. Brava to all, pride and joy.
This is something that would have benefitted from being at Blackpool with the large dance floor. But what also helped it look so sweeping was the camera movement. The way it follows them round gives it extra motion
This is one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever seen and I grew up with the Bolshoi. The music, the choreography, everything was sublime. But the most exquisite is Johannes and Kai together in what can only be described as a celebration of human spirit. Bravo!
This was the epitome of class… world class. Well done everybody.
honestly the most beautiful things i've seen on strictly. the moment all the same-sex couples paired up, i was crying. absolutely beautiful.
This routine gives me shivers and brought tears to my eyes, it’s just so beautiful. This is the representation that’s needed. Thank you all.
This has to be the best dance I have ever seen in my life. Every time I watch it brings a little tear in my eye. Well done to Johannes and Kai and all of the brilliant pros I absolutely love it. Congrats guys
Doesn’t matter how many times I watch this dance so beautiful 😢
I have to admit I cried the first 5 times I watched this, and I still tear up now. It came at such good timing as well - I came out the week before and I feel amazing, supported, seen, thanks to this dance. Beautiful, exquisite, tender. 🥰😘🌈
Congrats ♥
Your comment is as beautiful as the routine... 💚💚
I think this has to be my favourite group dance by the professionals EVER!! Breathtakingly beautiful ❤️❤️
Johannes and Kai both have extraordinary charisma - impossible to explain in words.
I truely believe that Strictly come dancing have become the worlds fav dancing program, in the last season they took a very big risk with two men dancing together, I think this was the best thing they ever did, they have bought dancing into this century with a bang, well done everyone, I love the show even more now and cannot wait to see what you bring next.
The most magical professional number I have ever seen; Johannes and Kai danced so beautifully together. More and more of these incredible moments please.
Johannes never fails to move me to tears. The most beautiful soul inside and out
I was moved to tears by this. Just beautiful.
I don't think I'll ever be able to watch this without crying. It's the most beautiful dance I've ever seen on Strictly 😍
I absolutely love how this is normalising guys to dance with each other.. the world is changing. Everyone is equal regardless of gender... dance influences people to come together and learn from each other ❤️
Totes awesomeness....it was goosebumpy....
This moved me more than ANY other strictly pro routine. I was sobbing by the end. A mixture of the strings, the music, the choreography and the fact that FINALLY you decided that having 2 men as the leads in love... which was long overdue but at least you did it eventually. I should have been typing this 15 years ago but hey ho. In a way, it was worth the wait. Stunning. Thank you.
I could watch this a 1000 times and never get bored, one of the most life affirming things I have ever seen… ❤️
Oh my god, I already have!! ❤
a-maze-zing i cannot be more proud of this show and especially Johannes!! he looks so happy and proud and I adore him :D
What a fabulous dance routine by two handsome professional young men, Johannes & Kai absolutely stole that performance, the best I have ever seen in the history of strictly in my humble opinion! I married a professional ballroom dancer and spent most of my early years trying to keep up with him, he would have loved that amazing performance! well done 👏👏👏to both of them”👌”
This was just absolutely gorgeous. Johannes and Kai dance *beautifully* together. Just... wow.
I have watched this dance over and over, I have never been as moved with a dance like I have been with this one. The most beautiful dance by the professionals ever. I will never tire of watching it, love Kai as the new edition to Strictly, I hope he stays for many years to come 💞💖
I've now watched this about a thousand times, and i'm STILL crying!!
Omg - well done all the team at SCD, especially the most devine & equisite Johannes and gorgeous Kai. Ground breaking stuff.
Simply breathtaking. xx
This is the best opening professional dance ever, so beautiful
When I’m despairing about the state of the country I come back to this video. Strictly got so many ofcom complaints the year before because Johannes danced with another man for barely a minute and they responded with this. Perfection 🏳️🌈
Honestly, this might just be the most beautiful thing I've ever seen.
I keep coming here to watch this beautiful dance over and over. Every time I watch it I feel emotional..
So so heartfelt, Johannes has been a shining star in this series and all the pros danced so beautifully- WHAT an opening!!
This brought tears to my eyes. How wonderfully the UK has changed since the time when I was young and being gay was illegal.
It's been quite a journey.
My uncle was gay. He never came out.
@@LynneConnolly that is so sad. I was lucky enough to come out in my late 30s, but it wasn't until I was 63 that I met my wonderful boyfriend.
@@gordonwardracingtoenglish3124 When he died, my sister and I inherited his property. We actually had to regift it all to his boyfriend, who he'd lived with for over 20 years. Yes, he died intestate, but the property should have automatically gone to his partner. He worked as manager at a school outfitter's, so he would have lost his job if he'd come out.
@@LynneConnolly thank you on your uncle's behalf for being so understanding and doing what he would have wished
Absolutely beautiful, one of my very favorite touched my heart especially how Kai escorts Joannes at the end..masterpiece xxx
Adored this dance.
Lover is mine and my husband's wedding song and this dance is just stunning.
It had me in tears.
The best group dance ever in the shows history in my humble opinion.
Absolutely beautiful. Cried my eyes out watching this. Best pro dance EVER. Gave me goosebumps
I love seeing how happy all of the pros are dancing with each other and after the dance ends :) Truly joyful!
Absolutely beautiful with every step they danced. ( All of them)Their smiles lit up the ballroom. Johannes and Kai 👏 I have watched Strictly from the beginning, but i honestly think this is the best year ever. Thank you Strictly ❤
Just proves that love has nothing to do with your ability to do things. They can love whoever they like and they’re still incredible dancers. This was so beautiful to watch
I thought this was amazing and definitely the best group dance ever. I adore watching Johannes and his partnership with Kai was so beautiful and moving. All the dancers looked wonderful and I too cried. This is definitely Strictly at its best. Thank you to all of you for making this a truly magical show. ❤️
What an absolutely beautiful performance. Kai and Johannes were just superb together. I love how Johannes is being given wonderful dance opportunities to show us more about who he is and his personality. Kai is a strong dancer who I think will go on to become one of the favourites......a brilliant addition to the professional dancers. I keep watching this dance over and over; just so beautiful! ❤
what a magical dance!! brought so much emotion and so beautifully choreographed. the pros deserve so much more recognition and praise. simply stunning 🌟
So beautiful. The choreography was so tight and mesmerising it just leaves me feeling in awe of the whole spectacle. Dance can be such an expressive medium and this was an example of that to the max. Well done to them all and to Jason for his stunning choreography.
This was absolutely stunning. What an beautiful open to Movie week and Johannes you looked awfully dashing in your outfit. Well done to a involved. Absolutely beautiful
Loved watching this routine. Seeing Johannes dance with Kai was just so beautiful.
I love, love, love this. :) The music, costumes and sheer joy on the faces of the dancers is brilliant. I keep watching it. Well done the dancers.
Beautiful routine, Johannes and Kai were wonderful to watch as were the rest but on a different level, loved it.
This is the most beautiful thing I've seen on Strictly.🥺❤
Nice to see proper ballroom group dances again rather than theatre.
Plus it's nice to remember you can dance on your own, with opposite sex or with same sex. Dance is dance, a representation of emotion with the body with anyone or without anyone. Enjoy it
I so much prefer when we get group ballroom or Latin dances!
@@JaneMcQ100 totally agree. In someways miss Ian waite and Lillia and flavia, Matthew. Love the new ones, but less traditional lol Great latin and ballroom group dances back then. Remember flavia and Erin quickstep with Vincent anton. Fantastic.
@@laughforlife3539 Lillia was my favourite when I was a kid. Then flavia and vincent. I understand that some dances can lend to be made a bit more “modern”. But there’s something much more special when the dances are traditional. Also do you remember when there was 2 dances a week that everyone had to do? Like everyone would have to do either a waltz or cha cha one week, then switch the following week. It was easier to judge couples against each other more fairly
@@JaneMcQ100 yep totally agree again. If there are certain modern songs were you can feel a cha cha fair enough, but mc hammer etc? Where is the Latin 4 and 1 beats in the music it's not just about the feet. Sorry got carried away.
I wanna be swept away with Frank's under my spell or zing went the strings of my heart for quickstep or even reet petite to the jive.
I agree the dances are all over the place now. You can't compare. Couple choice and Charleston are obviously gonna get 9 and tens. Kinda not fair when somebody doing a foxtrot or samba lol
@@laughforlife3539 plus, there are SO many modern Latin artists who’s songs would lend themselves better to the likes of chacha, salsa, samba etc. Case in point, judi’s samba last week to Sean Paul. I loved it
So beautiful, the first dance that actually made me cry, it was so emotional.