favourite travelled back to South Africa, where he was born, for a funeral.
The 36-year-old has been busy teaching his dance class entitled House of Jojo, and touring with his show Freedom Unleashed but he’s taken time out of his schedule for an important reason.
In a gallery of photos, Johannes shared an insight into the funeral. He wrote: ‘Though you had to let go of this world to find peace, we hold on to your memory in our hearts, so you live forever. ? #home.’
Johannes and his loved ones were mainly dressed in black attire as they celebrated the life of an unknown person.
He was also pictured dancing in cheetah-print clothing, and this is something that Johannes has previously said is part of his culture.
‘We’re a dancing nation. Sad, happy, we dance,’ he told
The professional dancer also shared the post on his Instagram stories and shared the quote: ‘I have endured the deepest, gut-wrenching pain I’ve known against the backdrop of the most euphoric highs.’
‘Jojo Finally Home,’ he added, suggesting it’s a line take from his upcoming memoir.
Famous pals showed their support for Johannes including 2021 dance partner John Whaite, radio DJ Clara Amfo and former Coronation Street actress Victoria Ekanoye who shared love hearts in the comment section.
While Strictly dancer Graziano Di Prima wrote: ‘Absolutely dear.’
‘My daughter told me she saw you at the funeral. My sincere condolences, he will be dearly missed,’ another person added.
Johannes has recently spoken about how
Johannes explained to how the BBC show encouraging him to be his authentic self has been powerful.
‘All my life, I’d been taught to tone it down.
‘So to be a part of an establishment like Strictly that says, “Do you want to take it up a notch?” has been absolutely beautiful.’
Johannes will be returning to the Strictly ballroom for the 2023 series.
