Johannes, who was paired with Catherine Tyldesley on the BBC dance competition this year, told HELLO! Magazine he felt “liberated” by the chance to dance with a male partner.
He told the magazine: “I’ve never felt so liberated. For the first time in my life, I feel accepted for who I am.
“That says so much about the people of this country. To be able to dance with a friend I respect and adore is joyous.
“There’s bromance galore between us, but there were no male and female roles, just free movement. It was beautiful, classy and elegant.”
Strictly Come Dancing continues tonight at 7pm on BBC One.
source: express.co.uk