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Jessica Sansome

Strictly Come Dancing's John Whaite amazes fans as he shows off incredible hidden talent

Strictly Come Dancing star John Whaite has wowed fans by showing off another incredible talent.

The former Bake Off winner is currently enjoying life on the road with the Strictly 2022 Live tour.

John has been reunited with his dance partner Johannes Radebe for the mammoth arena dates following the end of the BBC One dance contest's 2021 series in December

And fans were delighted over the weekend when the tour arrived in Manchester and the pair, who made it to the final last year, were made winners of one of the shows.

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But John is showing that he's more than just a talented baker and a good mover on the dancefloor.

The 32-year-old, from Wigan, took to Instagram with a video of himself singing and playing the guitar.

"Lover by Taylor Swift," he captioned the post to his thousands of followers.

"Can’t stop singing this after performing the waltz to it in the Strictly Live Tour. Definitely one of her finest songs."

It isn't clear when John filmed the video but it looks like has been done in the home he shares with his partner Paul.

And the comments came flooding in.

Strictly pro Nancy Xu said: "GOOOOO John."

"Is there no end to your talents?!" TV presenter Julia Bradbury wrote.

Fellow presenter Gaby Roslin added: "You see!!! I told you you have a stunning voice."

Fans were also just as complimentary.

@teresastone893 said: "You are very talented love it."

"Amazing dancer AND singer," @raffipinto wrote.

@_edwil_ commented: "Wow!!! Such a beautiful voice! You’re a man of so many talents!!"

"A musical in the West End surely beckons," @d kingman50 predicted.

@elaine.minto shared: "Wow! Had no idea you could sing! That was so lovely."

"JOHNNNNNN this is so beautiful," @lozzabroughton added.

When previously asked about whether he could swap the kitchen for the stage, John never ruled it out.

"I am a Jack of all trades... I do not want to restrict myself," he told the Standard in December.

John has been reunited with Johannes on the Strictly tour (Getty Images)

And in November, John was put on the spot while appearing on Steph's Packed Lunch on Channel 4.

"And what's all this about you potentially going in the West End?" presenter Steph McGovern asked him.

"Well there's been a few talks," John smiled and replied whilst his dancing partner Johannes laughed: "I can't say much but there are a few people who are interested in booking me."

"Are they? What musicals ? Which shows I need to know," Denise Van Outen quickly replied. "You tell me later and then I'll tell Steph!"

"I cannot hold a secret in, don't tell me," Steph confessed.

"There's murmuring with my agents and stuff and it's something I would love to do." John added.

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