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Caitlin Arlow

John Whaite and Johannes Radebe get two 10s on Strictly Come Dancing while dancing to Edith Piaf

Tonight we saw bake off winner John Whaite dancing the Charleston with his dance partner Johannes Radebe.

The 32-year old, who won The Great British Bake Off winner is the first male celebrity to perform in the BBC One hit with a male partner in a same-sex coupling.

The couple gave a comedic and energetic performance, impersonating French bakers to the French song, Milord by Édith Piaf.

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The couple was scored total of 38 points with 10's from Shirley and Anton.

The whole audience were on their feet with with judge's loving the routine.

John Whaite will be dancing the Charleston tonight on Strictly Come Dancing (PA)

Motsi Mabuse said: "I feel joy, I feel more than joy, it was spectacular. I feel like taking you both to Broadway."

Craig Revel Horwood agreed saying:"I loved the French vibe, the cancan and the baguette, takes me back to the days of Moulin Rouge."

Backstage, John described the judges comments as "wonderful".

John has already had the top mark of ten from every judge on the BBC One's dance show except Craig Revel Horwood.

Since John won the third series of bake off, he has gone on to enjoy a career on Steph McGovern’s Packed Lunch on Channel 4 as well as ­writing many cookbooks.

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