'I get stopped all the time': Strictly's Johannes Radebe opens up about being accosted by the police and feels he needs to change the way he dresses By Laura Parkin For Mailonline Published: 22:50 BST, 27 October 2021 | Updated: 22:57 BST, 27 October 2021 Viewcomments He is usually seen putting on a dapper display on the hit BBC series Strictly Come Dancing. But Johannes Radebe, 34 has revealed that he has to carefully consider how he dresses when out in public. During an appearance on Channel 4's Steph’s Packed Lunch on Tuesday, the professional dancer revealed how he is stopped 'all the time' by the police. Strictly's Johannes Radebe, 34 opened up about being stopped by the police on Tuesday and feels that he needs to change the way he dresses Johannes confessed that he has tried to change how way he dresses in a bid to prevent the incidents from occurring. The 'Strictly Come Dancing' star has opened up about his reality and the problems he faces as a black man in the UK. The South African stressed that it is crucial it is to consider both his location and appearance when out and about. 'I get stopped all the time': Johannes has stopped wearing a cap and leather jackets in a bid to prevent the incidents from occurring The dancing star highlighted the reality of a black man in the UK and the importance of appearing 'civilised' in a discussion on 'Steph's Packed Lunch' He recalls his 'terrible' experiences and admits that he now avoids wearing a leather jacket and cap. He said: 'I’m going to stop wearing a cap and a black leather jacket. I say that because I get stopped all the time, and they [the police] go, 'Oh sorry, it’s not you.' 'I’m tall, I’m black it’s important who you are and what you do and where you hang around.' The talented dancer revealed how he has to make an effort to dress 'civilised' in a bid to prevent being stopped by the police.