Our Strictly pros dance a magical routine to Taylor Swift's Lover and Love Story✨ BBC Strictly 2021

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  • @jessicamarshall1975
    @jessicamarshall1975 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1486

    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.

    • @valentina.mend0za
      @valentina.mend0za 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      100% agree

    • @cazyaz523
      @cazyaz523 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      My daughter and I were crying throughout.

    • @elphie93
      @elphie93 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      It was so beautifully choreographed and moving. Easily my favourite pro dance on the series (of the ones I've seen anyway!)

    • @ELY359
      @ELY359 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      100% agree. Cried like a baby, it was stunning.

    • @alanbeaumont5845
      @alanbeaumont5845 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Totally agree 100%. I said this on FB. For me the best opening dance on Strictly EVER. Everything about this was beyond fantastic.

  • @bettyswallows988
    @bettyswallows988 2 ปีที่แล้ว +649

    The fact they showed woman dancing together and men dancing together is amazing. The representation and inclusiveness is so sweet. I love this.

    • @CandleLight1974
      @CandleLight1974 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      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.

    • @suzannedarroch1149
      @suzannedarroch1149 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      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.

  • @apieceofpop424
    @apieceofpop424 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1055

    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.

    • @bellac6311
      @bellac6311 2 ปีที่แล้ว +66

      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.

    • @yanrodrigue
      @yanrodrigue 2 ปีที่แล้ว +59

      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.

    • @bellac6311
      @bellac6311 2 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      @@yanrodrigue Yes definitely! Its tackling racism AND homophobia in one dance!

    • @davidgreig1988
      @davidgreig1988 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      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.

    • @annmitchell4663
      @annmitchell4663 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Its Beautiful.

  • @gabrielasz94
    @gabrielasz94 2 ปีที่แล้ว +664

    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.

    • @starlove8044
      @starlove8044 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      That was the most beautiful part, a world where everyone is treated "inclusively" what a beautiful place it would be x

    • @dianegarciaprieto2118
      @dianegarciaprieto2118 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      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

    • @TigerPrawn_
      @TigerPrawn_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Love to Poland in these hard times ♥

    • @gabrielasz94
      @gabrielasz94 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@TigerPrawn_ Thank you!! x

    • @cherylbaker8878
      @cherylbaker8878 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      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.

  • @blackmoveimgaywidow2484
    @blackmoveimgaywidow2484 2 ปีที่แล้ว +100

    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.

  • @bellac6311
    @bellac6311 2 ปีที่แล้ว +553

    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 😍👏👏👏

    • @TigerPrawn_
      @TigerPrawn_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      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

  • @rosies14
    @rosies14 2 ปีที่แล้ว +548

    Kai is incredible, not just as a dancer but as a choreographer. What a great addition to SCD

    • @CandleLight1974
      @CandleLight1974 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      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.

    • @stevegardner713
      @stevegardner713 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CandleLight1974 ...... and Kai's six-pack!

  • @AB-zl4nh
    @AB-zl4nh 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    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.

  • @sepidehsa5707
    @sepidehsa5707 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I can't quite explain it, but this gorgeous number somehow makes me very hopeful about the future of humanity.

  • @tomhayes413
    @tomhayes413 2 ปีที่แล้ว +367

    the fact this was done to a Taylor swift song aswell with everything else on top of it 👏🏼👏🏼

    • @eleanorkearney9316
      @eleanorkearney9316 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      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 💙 💚

  • @anthonylabrum4095
    @anthonylabrum4095 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    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

  • @SuperTy173
    @SuperTy173 2 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    The look of pure joy on Kai's face as he dances with Johannes is too beautiful.
    Can't stop watching this dance.

  • @powerdroidgirl
    @powerdroidgirl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +529

    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

    • @daphnethurlow5388
      @daphnethurlow5388 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      100 per cent agree

    • @starlove8044
      @starlove8044 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Wasnt it just spellbinding, from beginning to end. You took the words right out my mouth. Jaw dropping beautiful 🥂🕊

    • @gracebing9574
      @gracebing9574 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I agree this up up there as one of the best group dances .

    • @acptelford1307
      @acptelford1307 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Get a life

    • @powerdroidgirl
      @powerdroidgirl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@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

  • @boreas1291
    @boreas1291 2 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    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. 💚

    • @michaelflinn7784
      @michaelflinn7784 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sending love. Michael from Johannesburg

  • @kimberleyjones2980
    @kimberleyjones2980 2 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    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.

  • @shedskin01
    @shedskin01 2 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    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! 👏

  • @LilyGrace95
    @LilyGrace95 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    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.

    • @heidibaltom8138
      @heidibaltom8138 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yes I completely agree. If it wasnt for her then maybe we would never have this or any same sex couples.

    • @TigerPrawn_
      @TigerPrawn_ ปีที่แล้ว

      ♥♥♥

  • @divyanarayan2214
    @divyanarayan2214 2 ปีที่แล้ว +187

    Am I the only one who thought this routine looked straight out of a Disney movie? So beautiful...so magical... ❤️❤️❤️

    • @rachelw5040
      @rachelw5040 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Yes! It made me think of Beauty and the Beast or Cinderella. Absolutely gorgeous.

    • @GusMcGuire
      @GusMcGuire 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      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.

    • @TigerPrawn_
      @TigerPrawn_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      It was certainly out of a disney movie, but certainly not straight! ♥

    • @Durufle68
      @Durufle68 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It was far better than any Disney movie.

    • @joeywx7721
      @joeywx7721 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I was thinking Bridgerton

  • @elementarymydear
    @elementarymydear 2 ปีที่แล้ว +276

    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

  • @peterrombouts50
    @peterrombouts50 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    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

  • @nicetomeetmew
    @nicetomeetmew 2 ปีที่แล้ว +278

    This was just absolutely gorgeous. Johannes and Kai dance *beautifully* together. Just... wow.

  • @bethny2811
    @bethny2811 2 ปีที่แล้ว +433

    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 💛

    • @gracebing9574
      @gracebing9574 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Me to I was a crying mess .stunning .group dance

    • @ublu3631
      @ublu3631 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      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

  • @ged3680
    @ged3680 2 ปีที่แล้ว +158

    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.

    • @Massev6871
      @Massev6871 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It was just beautiful

    • @limabean2246
      @limabean2246 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Eww

    • @Massev6871
      @Massev6871 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@limabean2246 How mature of you. Do you know any actual vocabulary?

    • @ged3680
      @ged3680 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@limabean2246 could you explain your reply please?

  • @tips_and_tricks_for_life100
    @tips_and_tricks_for_life100 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    This brought me to tears. As a South African living in China, Johannes had me bursting with pride. Beautiful!

  • @vallee3140
    @vallee3140 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    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.

    • @TigerPrawn_
      @TigerPrawn_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He really is the star ♥

    • @vallee3140
      @vallee3140 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TigerPrawn_ did you see the one where they did the catwalk??? wow he was magnificent.

  • @cazyaz523
    @cazyaz523 2 ปีที่แล้ว +132

    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.

    • @hollabooiers
      @hollabooiers 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      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. :)

    • @cazyaz523
      @cazyaz523 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@hollabooiers i think I’ve watched it about 50 times now. Love it 🥰

    • @hollabooiers
      @hollabooiers 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@cazyaz523 Oh yes, I won't even try to give an estimate on how many times exactly hahaha

  • @dannieandrews
    @dannieandrews 2 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    honestly the most beautiful things i've seen on strictly. the moment all the same-sex couples paired up, i was crying. absolutely beautiful.

  • @prettypinkwitchlaura9213
    @prettypinkwitchlaura9213 2 ปีที่แล้ว +161

    I’m never going to get bored of rewatching this. Just beautiful. Perfect.

    • @DL-kx6wn
      @DL-kx6wn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm on my 10th rewatch..loving it!

    • @fitgraphisva
      @fitgraphisva 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah...I think I need to add this to my "favorites" list!

  • @michaelb9554
    @michaelb9554 2 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    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.

    • @TigerPrawn_
      @TigerPrawn_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      We're with you. I hope you get to do it one day ♥

    • @Jayelle973
      @Jayelle973 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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

  • @CaptainBucky
    @CaptainBucky 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1067

    I loved this SO much! Johannes always amazes me and Kai is such a good new addition to the show, amazing!! 🥲

    • @laughforlife3539
      @laughforlife3539 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      Hes got such pure energy and solid warmth. He never looks out of breath too, so poised

    • @blackmoveimgaywidow2484
      @blackmoveimgaywidow2484 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      This was my Fave performance probably ever. And your name and picture is just perfect 👌

    • @silviafollen839
      @silviafollen839 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Absolutely adore Kai💃

    • @Rose-eq1xm
      @Rose-eq1xm 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sorry I can’t get into strictly this year no atmosphere . But love the professionals dance routine

    • @jackieappleton8791
      @jackieappleton8791 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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.

  • @ally_bally6728
    @ally_bally6728 2 ปีที่แล้ว +109

    Anyone else think Johannes seems to be living his best life just now and loving it. I’m loving watching him.

    • @bellac6311
      @bellac6311 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      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

  • @ribena607
    @ribena607 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    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.

  • @thekingofinsane
    @thekingofinsane 2 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    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.

  • @lorenzooflondon1211
    @lorenzooflondon1211 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    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.

  • @ELY359
    @ELY359 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    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.

    • @anniespencer7879
      @anniespencer7879 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Or in my case, stay single but support all kinds of love with all my heart .

    • @ELY359
      @ELY359 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@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

  • @katiesharpe1624
    @katiesharpe1624 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    This was honestly one of the most beautiful performances I've ever seen.

  • @ykc6754
    @ykc6754 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Johannes' honest emotions during the filming of the dance is what gets me

  • @danielleoldfield5952
    @danielleoldfield5952 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    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.

  • @adewest2009
    @adewest2009 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Still brings me to tears and what a gentleman Kai

  • @heyspringchicken9517
    @heyspringchicken9517 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Every single week I am bowled over by Johannes, he is simply a beautiful mesmerising dancer, I can't get enough of him. 💕

  • @Massev6871
    @Massev6871 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Just beautiful. Kai is so relaxed dancing with Johannes. Just lovely.

  • @cerocqueen
    @cerocqueen 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    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

  • @SuperTy173
    @SuperTy173 2 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    No you stop crying. That was the most beautiful sight to behold.

  • @paulmason6474
    @paulmason6474 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    This was the epitome of class… world class. Well done everybody.

  • @zawh4788
    @zawh4788 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    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. ❤️

  • @charliebehan3629
    @charliebehan3629 2 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    The emotion I felt watching this was out of this world. Goosebumps, everywhere!! Outstanding!

  • @lucypreece7581
    @lucypreece7581 2 ปีที่แล้ว +241

    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

    • @eleanorhargrave1488
      @eleanorhargrave1488 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Me too! It was bugging me cos I knew the melody 😂🙈😍

    • @fierce5723
      @fierce5723 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I didn’t realise it was Taylor as it was going really fast at some points 😂

    • @lisaharland4121
      @lisaharland4121 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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!!!

  • @kyleb5589
    @kyleb5589 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    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 🏳️‍🌈

  • @simsimme1799
    @simsimme1799 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    It felt like I was watching a beautiful Disney movie dance with two princes instead of a prince and a princess, so beautiful ❤️

    • @TigerPrawn_
      @TigerPrawn_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Still waiting for a fairytale with two princes or two princesses!

    • @simsimme1799
      @simsimme1799 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TigerPrawn_ yep same here

    • @RoseTylerxx
      @RoseTylerxx ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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!

  • @sofiad6713
    @sofiad6713 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is probably my favorite opening number ever. Its just perfect.

  • @hrowens33
    @hrowens33 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The bit were Kai runs up the stairs to bring Johannes down at the end 🥺

  • @My.Dear.Journal
    @My.Dear.Journal 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I'm crying 😭

  • @faegibb4043
    @faegibb4043 2 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    I was moved to tears by this. Just beautiful.

  • @SusanPryor-dw6dt
    @SusanPryor-dw6dt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I could watch this a 1000 times and never get bored, one of the most life affirming things I have ever seen… ❤️

    • @easy1355
      @easy1355 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh my god, I already have!! ❤

  • @tomcharlton5926
    @tomcharlton5926 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    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. 🥰😘🌈

    • @TigerPrawn_
      @TigerPrawn_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Congrats ♥

    • @easy1355
      @easy1355 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Your comment is as beautiful as the routine... 💚💚

  • @harryharber2173
    @harryharber2173 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    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 ❤️

  • @Shamus1206
    @Shamus1206 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    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.

  • @bernicebest
    @bernicebest 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    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”👌”

  • @lucyquinnell3204
    @lucyquinnell3204 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Johannes and Kai both have extraordinary charisma - impossible to explain in words.

  • @lorettasmith9730
    @lorettasmith9730 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    A year later and this dance is still as moving as the first time I watched it

  • @tkdally
    @tkdally 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    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.

    • @sarahhiggins1515
      @sarahhiggins1515 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      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

  • @wobbphillipworrall1426
    @wobbphillipworrall1426 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    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 ❤

  • @northyorksguy6423
    @northyorksguy6423 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    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!

  • @dyaneleblanc6447
    @dyaneleblanc6447 2 ปีที่แล้ว +116

    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.

    • @rachelw5040
      @rachelw5040 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      How can anyone be hateful about such pure beauty. Really, you have to feel sorry for such people. They must have small, miserable lives.

    • @bernicebest
      @bernicebest 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      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! “👌”

    • @ryzardt
      @ryzardt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      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

    • @rachelw5040
      @rachelw5040 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@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.

    • @daphnethurlow5388
      @daphnethurlow5388 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes..agreed

  • @Scottish-Ali-C
    @Scottish-Ali-C 2 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    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.

  • @ghazalehbaghaie2328
    @ghazalehbaghaie2328 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This moved me to tears 😢 Kai is AMAZING, he is the best addition that could've happened to the show. 👏❤

  • @sheareroid
    @sheareroid 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Has to be the best group dance ever! The music is fantastic! Lost count how many times I’ve rewatched it.

    • @janetedge2358
      @janetedge2358 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Me to... cannot find the words to describe how I feel when /i watch it over and over again

  • @kich6172
    @kich6172 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    OMG! This made me cry. So beautiful. I love the smiles on the gentlemen's faces when they started dancing. I need more tissues...

  • @bellamac6052
    @bellamac6052 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    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

  • @FionaCowe
    @FionaCowe หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Doesn’t matter how many times I watch this dance so beautiful 😢

  • @josephtighe8331
    @josephtighe8331 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    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 ❤

  • @lauramiller74
    @lauramiller74 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    This was my favourite pro dance ever. I was an emotional wreck, absolutely beautifully danced 🥰❤️

  • @tasha3036
    @tasha3036 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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.

  • @gordonwardracingtoenglish3124
    @gordonwardracingtoenglish3124 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    This brought tears to my eyes. How wonderfully the UK has changed since the time when I was young and being gay was illegal.

    • @MsGrockle
      @MsGrockle 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's been quite a journey.

    • @LynneConnolly
      @LynneConnolly 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      My uncle was gay. He never came out.

    • @gordonwardracingtoenglish3124
      @gordonwardracingtoenglish3124 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@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.

    • @LynneConnolly
      @LynneConnolly 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@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.

    • @gordonwardracingtoenglish3124
      @gordonwardracingtoenglish3124 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@LynneConnolly thank you on your uncle's behalf for being so understanding and doing what he would have wished

  • @kellymartin4178
    @kellymartin4178 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I think this has to be my favourite group dance by the professionals EVER!! Breathtakingly beautiful ❤️❤️

  • @osadchayaolga3087
    @osadchayaolga3087 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    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!

  • @laughforlife3539
    @laughforlife3539 2 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    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
      @JaneMcQ100 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I so much prefer when we get group ballroom or Latin dances!

    • @laughforlife3539
      @laughforlife3539 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@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.

    • @JaneMcQ100
      @JaneMcQ100 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@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

    • @laughforlife3539
      @laughforlife3539 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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

    • @JaneMcQ100
      @JaneMcQ100 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@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

  • @hlali_sampies
    @hlali_sampies 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    This is the most beautiful thing I've seen on Strictly.🥺❤

  • @xannikinsx
    @xannikinsx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Adored this dance.
    Lover is mine and my husband's wedding song and this dance is just stunning.
    It had me in tears.

  • @sarahboon387
    @sarahboon387 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    i really think this is probably the best movie week or best pro dance ever i loved it

  • @clairewale9419
    @clairewale9419 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    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

  • @shedskin01
    @shedskin01 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Disney, take note. This is the fairy tale we need next!

  • @SG-ku9zo
    @SG-ku9zo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Johannes never fails to move me to tears. The most beautiful soul inside and out

  • @tampazeke4587
    @tampazeke4587 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Magnificent! I can only imagine how my life may have been different had I had the opportunity to see something like this on television when I was a child. Brilliant story telling. Brilliant choreography. Brilliant execution.
    It's now hard to imagine why Strictly fought this inclusion for so long.

  • @ghazalehbaghaie2328
    @ghazalehbaghaie2328 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Can we please take a moment to appreciate the amazing orchestra !👏👏👏💞💞💞

  • @themripley
    @themripley 2 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    Kai has been an absolutely superb addition to the show.

  • @dancinginmaltesers
    @dancinginmaltesers 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    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.

  • @annabellereacts5126
    @annabellereacts5126 2 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    I have grown up watching Strictly, and I have to say this is their best group dance. The choreography was perfect, the little story they had going on...and of course the costumes were stunning. Music was fantastic too. But I was crying by the end because to see this representation on screen, of arguably one of the UKs biggest shows, is something I never thought I'd see. Kai is a great addition to the show; he and Johannes were magical together.

  • @DanTowey
    @DanTowey 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    How wonderfully amazing for a child, adolescent or teenager to view this video. Why? It will alleviate stereotypes that have gone on for centuries in our culture. They will see themselves mirrored and represented in real life situations

    • @easy1355
      @easy1355 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nicely put, and I absolutely agree.

  • @chalkiememe4183
    @chalkiememe4183 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    The best group dance ever in the shows history in my humble opinion.

  • @debramalam1273
    @debramalam1273 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    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 💞💖

  • @felicitygee381
    @felicitygee381 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    This means so much to me, I am so choked up seeing Johann dance and the pride in his face. Seeing all the amazing routines that two men can do together 😭. When I competed, women could dance together but not men, there was def a homophobic undercurrent. However, in our club we did lots of same sex dancing for fun and challenge. We only had one guy who was out, but I hope we inadvertently gave a safe space to those who needed it.

  • @monicaamati3830
    @monicaamati3830 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Absolutely beautiful, one of my very favorite touched my heart especially how Kai escorts Joannes at the end..masterpiece xxx

  • @pennywhite5813
    @pennywhite5813 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is what special moments are made of

  • @KCNwokoye
    @KCNwokoye 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    This way joyful to watch. Everyone deserves fullness of joy, laughter and a happiness. Excellence on every level. Keep on shining!

    • @foundgrace82
      @foundgrace82 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I am used to seeing you commenting tennis lol!!!

  • @zxaddictxz
    @zxaddictxz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Simon Basset at SCD? Yes please! A beautiful dance from Johannes and Kai. Kai keeps impressing me. I never thought I would like him so much.

  • @matthewdonovan1240
    @matthewdonovan1240 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Loved watching this routine. Seeing Johannes dance with Kai was just so beautiful.

  • @nancy3848
    @nancy3848 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This type of dancing doesn't usually float my boat but this was just beautiful! The music, the choreography!

  • @wonderwomen7673
    @wonderwomen7673 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    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.

  • @abbieh6100
    @abbieh6100 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Johannes and kai are officially my new favourite disney princes!! This was amazing!!!! 👑👑👑👑