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Strictly viewers go wild as Johannes Radebe and Graziano Di Prima dance together on results show
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.
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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 Emeli's song.
Fans were moved by the landmark moment, taking to Twitter to share their appreciation.
One wrote: "I’m so impressed with Strictly. Having two guys dancing together in Emeli Sande’s song. Graziano and Johannes danced it BEAUTIFULLY!"
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Another added: "Johannes and Graziano dancing together is going to break Twitter."
A third said: "Johannes dancing with Graziano is beautiful and more more more same sex partnerships please."
Last month, The Sun Online revealed that Strictly will be copying Dancing On Ice as the pros perform the first one-on-one same sex dance in the show's history.
A backstage Strictly source told us at the time: "It’s a brave move for the Beeb and will break boundaries but bosses are under a lot of pressure.
"There have been calls for same-sex pro and celebrity pairings. This is an ideal way to integrate that.
"It will hopefully pave the way for a same-sex couple next year. It’s a step in the right direction for making the show even more diverse.
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"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."
The move came after ITV rival Dancing On Ice made TV history after pairing Steps star Ian H Watkins with pro skater Matt Evers for the next series of the show.
Former pro dancer Artem Chigvintsev accused Strictly of "losing an incredible opportunity" by refusing to feature a same-sex couple as he admitted that it was a "shame" the show didn't make the landmark decision first.
Meanwhile, Johannes won praise for performing in heels during another group routine.
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The 32-year-old dancer stole the show when all of the professionals hit the ballroom for a sassy opening number.
Unlike the other male pros, the South African dancer slipped on a pair of heeled black boots for his segment, which became the focus of the entire dance.
Dressed in a sparkly black vest, open shirt, and black trousers with a red stripe down the sides, Johannes - who was partnered with Corrie's Catherine Tyldesley - made dancing in the uncomfortable footwear look effortless as he busted out some moves alongside two male backing dancers.
Flocking to social media, fans gushed about the performance - praising Johannes for going against convention.
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