Strictly viewers rejoice over groundbreaking same sex routine

There have long been calls for same-sex couples to compete on Strictly Come Dancing. 

And, although that’s yet to happen, viewers rejoiced on Sunday night as they watched Graziano Di Prima, 25, perform a groundbreaking same sex routine with Johannes Radebe, 32.

The professional dancers left fans of the show in awe as they gracefully danced together alongside Aljaž Škorjanec, 29, Lyuba Mushtuk, 29, while Emeli Sande, 32, belted out her latest single. 

Wow! Strictly Come Dancing viewers rejoiced as same sex dancing appeared on Sunday night’s show, with Graziano Di Prima, 25, performing a routine with Johannes Radebe, 32

Viewers were left awe-stuck as Graziano gracefully lifted Johannes Radebe before gliding across the dancefloor together.

The male dancers were clearly elated with the opportunity to perform the sensational routine, with smiles plastered across their faces for the duration. 

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At once point, Graziano assisted Johannes as he performed a one-handed cartwheel, before turning to lift Graziano in another elegant move.  

While Aljaž and Lyuba danced together alongside them, it was clear from the reaction on Twitter that the same sex pairing stole the show.

Sing it! The professional dancers left fans of the show in awe as they gracefully danced together while Emeli Sande, 32, belted out her latest single

Fun times: The male dancers were clearly elated with the opportunity to perform the sensational routine, with smiles plastered across their faces for the duration

Sensational: Viewers were left awe-stuck as Graziano gracefully lifted Johannes Radebe before gliding across the dancefloor together

Elegant: At once point, Graziano assisted Johannes as he performed a one-handed cartwheel, before turning to lift Graziano in another elegant move

Dazzling: While Aljaž and Lyuba danced together alongside them, viewers couldn’t take their eyes off the dazzling male partnership

Fans of the show took to social media in their droves to praise the same sex performance, with one person tweeting: ‘Male pairing on strictly is everything,’ followed by a heart emoji. 

‘Yasss Strictly #RepresentationMatters,’ wrote another, while someone else asserted: ‘Johannes and Graziano dancing together – magic!’ 

Many were overcome with emotion, with one viewer admitting: ‘Omg @GrazianoDiPrima and @jojo_radebe just appeared on the screen and I already have tears and chills.’ 

‘Seeing Johannes and drugs Graziano together on the floor just gave me shivers. More please. Lots more. Soon,’ tweeted another. 

Rejoicing: It was clear from the reaction on Twitter that the same sex pairing stole the show

The BBC One competition has regularly faced calls to introduce same-sex dance pairings for several years now. 

While there are still yet to be any on the competitive side of the show, we have seen some from the professional dancers.

In 2018 Pasha Kovalev, 39, and AJ Pritchard, 24, made history as they danced together during a group routine. 

Shirley told Digital Spy that viewers should ‘have their tissues ready’ ahead of Johannes and Graziano’s collaboration. 

‘All I can say is have your tissues read. It’s the most magnificent thing I have witnessed in rehearsals.

‘Johannes brings out such a wonderful joy of dancing, and him and Graziano just envelope the whole experience. It warms your heart for sure. It is for sure something to look forward to.’

What a performance! The BBC One competition has regularly faced calls to introduce same-sex dance pairings for several years now

Making waves: While there are still yet to be any on the competitive side of the show, we have seen some from the professional dancers

At last! In 2018 Pasha Kovalev, 39, and AJ Pritchard, 24, made history as they danced together during a group routine

Earlier this year, the BBC confirmed the show was open to same-sex pairings in the future ‘should the opportunity arise’.

A BBC spokesperson said: ‘Strictly Come Dancing is an inclusive show and we are proud to have featured same-sex dancing amongst the professional dancers in group numbers in previous series.

‘We are completely open to the prospect of including same-sex pairings between our celebrities and professional dancers in the future, should the opportunity arise.’

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