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Lisa McLoughlin

John Whaite discusses Strictly Come Dancing ‘curse’ that saw him ‘fall in love’ with pro Johannes Rabede

John Whaite has said his heart was “torn in two” when he fell for his Strictly Come Dancing dance partner Johannes Rabede while engaged to Paul Aktins.

The Great British Bake Off star teamed up with the 36-year-old dancing professional on the 2021 series and recently admitted that he almost fell victim to the show’s famous curse.

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