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'I grew up with a great deal of shame': The real life journey of Strictly Come Dancing finalist John Whaite from Wigan farm to TV stardom

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John Whaite has said his Strictly Come Dancing experience has been a ‘remarkable little journey’ - and he’s come a long way in his personal life too since his childhood in Wigan.

The 33-year-old will take to the BBC ballroom for the final night later this evening, where he will put everything into his final dances with partner Johannes Radebe in a last dazzling effort to claim the Glitterball trophy.

They’re the first male coupling the hit series has seen, and it’s a partnership both are incredibly proud of. READ MORE: Duncan James sends fans into meltdown after stripping to a tiny thong within minutes on Strictly The Real Full Monty Reflecting in previous episodes on what it was like growing up as gay, John opened up to viewers about

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