STRICTLY fans have been in a spin since Johannes Radebe was named as part of the new-look presenting trio, fearing they wouldn’t see him on the dance floor again.
But they’ll be delighted to hear Johannes has vowed to keep dancing.
The South African pro, who was partnered with actress Alex Kingston last year, said: “The question I’m getting asked the most is, ‘Are you not going to dance any more?’
“Now listen, I’m not hanging up my dancing shoes yet.
“I will definitely be throwing some shapes and moving my hips – I can’t not, that’s my life.
“For it to be just taken away would be a travesty for me.
“There’s a plan in action, that’s all I’m going to say. You’re going to see JoJo!”
Johannes, Emma Willis and Josh Widdicombe will front Strictly from September.
The trio replace Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman.
JASON’S IN SHIP SHAPE
JASON MANFORD is returning to screens for a guest stint on Channel 5 murder mystery drama The Good Ship Murder.
It’ll be his first role since playing head teacher Steve Savage in BBC school drama Waterloo Road in 2024.
My source tells me: “It’s only a guest episode but bosses are very excited.
“There’s even been talk of him doing a little duet with Shayne Ward.”
Ex-Corrie star Shayne plays a detective-turned-cruise ship singer who uses his skills to solve murders.
The Good Ship Murder has become known for having guest stars in each episode.
Earlier this month I revealed that EastEnders legend Anita Dobson would be flying out to Malta to film her episode.
Other big names are also expected to be signed up for the next series, which is currently being filmed and will go out later this year.
BAILEY’S THRILLED BY SHOW
BILL BAILEY will host a new Channel 4 competition celebrating British invention.
Ingenious, a four-parter, sees the comic and lifelong enthusiast for contraptions celebrate designs that solve everyday problems.
Contestants will compete in a range of imaginative invention challenges that put their creativity and mechanical know-how to the test.
The winner will be crowned best home inventor.
An excited Bill said: “I’m thrilled to host Ingenious, a show that celebrates Britain’s shed-born brilliance, in a collision between problem-solving and innovation.
“Watching these inventors solve everyday frustrations is exactly my kind of fun.”
It will air later this year.
ALAN CUMMING’S role as a gay bar owner in Russell T Davies’ new drama Tip Toe is the “most gruelling and intense thing” he’s ever done.
Alan, who co-stars with David Morrissey, added: “It’s not a n easy watch.”
Tip Toe starts this Sunday at 9pm on Channel 4.
RICHARD MADELEY and Judy Finnigan could be working together – 17 years after their last joint gig.
On Channel 5’s Vanessa, Richard said there were plans to launch a podcast.
He said: “We’ve had a conversation with a very good producer friend and we’ve kicked a few ideas around.”
