BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Johannes rushes to support ex partner Annabel Croft after closing statement

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Johannes Radebe has shown his support for Annabel Croft following her recent career update.

The ex-Strictly Come Dancing favourite and last year's dance partner of Radebe announced her departure from the tennis scene last week.

Sharing on her Instagram this Monday, she expressed her excitement: "It was amazing to work on the hugely successful 6 Kings Slam event last week! The level of tennis was jaw dropping. Congratulations to world number 1 @janniksin who was crowned the king for the inaugural event."

Annabel continued to share her joy at working with colleagues, stating: "So lovely to work in the studio alongside @gregrusedski1 again and the charming @ade.oladipo for @daznsport!"

Her post was met with a torrent of positive responses, including Radebe's own comment: "You're looking amazing."

Johannes also shared a warm-hearted red heart emoji to show his support.

The expression of solidarity comes as Annabel recently disclosed the difficult process of dealing with her late husband Mel Coleman's possessions, a topic she discussed poignantly on This Morning's bereavement phone-in last month.

It was during this segment that she described the wave of sadness she faced while she took Mel's shoes to be thrown away – an event that occurred 16 months after his passing, reports Birmingham Live.

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Croft has spoken candidly about being "devastated" by the loss of the future she had envisioned with her partner, describing the agony of his absence as "like a dagger going through me".

She shared: "I call them rain showers, and when they come I just let it all out. Actually, I had one yesterday, I went to the tip to take my husband's shoes, which was the first time I started to clear his things - it's been about 16 months now.

"I just let those tears come out and I feel so much better when they come out and they're gone. Grief will go on for a very, very long time, I don't think it will ever leave any of us and I think it's so important for all of us to share our grief."

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