The Latest Breaking News from John Whaite

Strictly’s John Whaite rushed to hospital after being run over in near-fatal accident

The former Great British Bake Off winner was struck by a car while crossing the road at night

Evening Standard · Jan 8

John Whaite claims doctors said his ‘muscles saved him’ from being killed by car

‘Strictly’ finalist, who also won ‘The Great British Bake Off’ in 2012, reassured fans that he was OK after being assessed by doctors

The Independent UK · Jan 8

Strictly viewers convinced pro dancer Johannes quit series in results show

Popular professional appeared to say farewell to BBC series in moving speech

The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2025

Strictly has no same-sex couples this year – the loss to choreography alone is massive

COMMENT: This year’s ‘Strictly’ cast is without any same-sex pairings. Ellie Muir mourns the loss of them – and explains why they’ve made for some of the best choreography in recent history

The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2024

‘I said: enough of the shame!’: how Johannes Radebe fought the bullies – and became a Strictly superstar

When he began performing, as a boy in South Africa, he was told he would never win. But Radebe overcame homophobia and homelessness to become a beloved dance pioneer

The Guardian - UK · Jan 22, 2024

What is the ‘Strictly curse’ and who’s fallen victim to it?

Tales of rehearsal room lust dominate headlines every year, but is the so-called ‘Strictly curse’ actually real?

The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2023

What is the ‘Strictly curse’ and who’s fallen victim to it?

Tales of rehearsal room lust dominate headlines every year, but is the so-called ‘Strictly curse’ actually real?

The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2023

The Strictly curse: Does it really exist?

Tales of rehearsal room lust dominate headlines every year, but is the so-called ‘Strictly curse’ actually real?

The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2023

The Strictly curse: Does it really exist?

Tales of rehearsal room lust dominate headlines every year, but is the so-called ‘Strictly curse’ actually real?

The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2023

Strictly Come Dancing 2023 couples – full list of celebrities and their partners

Meet the cast of 2023 – and their professional partners

The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2023