Keo Motsepe Height, Weight, Age, Body Statistics

Keo Motsepe is a South African dancer and television personality who has gained acclaim with his Latin and Ballroom styles of dancing. He has also appeared on shows such as Dancing with the Stars and Dancing with the Stars: Juniors, being the first black professional dancer on Dancing with the Stars.

Born Name

Keoikantse Motsepe

Nick Name

Keo

Sun Sign

Sagittarius

Born Place

Pretoria, Gauteng Province, South Africa

Residence

Los Angeles, California, United States

Nationality

Occupation

Dancer, Television Personality

Family

• Siblings – He has two sisters.

Manager

Dance Partners Inc.

Build

Athletic

Height

6 ft 3 in or 190 cm

Weight

86 kg or 190 lbs

Girlfriend / Spouse

Keo Motsepe has dated –

1. Emma Slater (2015) – By the start of 2015, Keo Motsepe was reported to be dating dancer and choreographer Emma Slater. Apparently, they had grown closer while taking part in the Dancing with the Stars Live Tour, in which they gave a scintillating Rumba performance. The rumors of them being a couple solidified in February 2015 after she shared a selfie of them together on her Instagram account, which had a heart emoji in the caption.
2. Chrishell Stause (2020-2021) – In December 2020, it was revealed that Keo was dating American actress Chrishell Stause. Keo was the one who pursued her and asked Chrishell out first. They broke up in February 2021.

Race / Ethnicity

Black

He is of South African origin.

Hair Color

Black

Eye Color

Black

Sexual Orientation

Straight

Distinctive Features

• Tall and athletic body
• Goatee beard

Measurements

His body specifications might be –

• Chest – 44 in or 112 cm
• Arms / Biceps – 15 in or 38 cm
• Waist – 34 in or 86 cm

Best Known For

Being one of the professional dancers on the ABC reality dance show, Dancing with the Stars

First TV Show

In 2014, Keo was first seen on the dance reality show Dancing with the Stars as himself – dance partner.

Personal Trainer

Thanks to his regular and intense dance practices and performances, he gets a lot of cardio workouts which explains Keo’s absolutely jacked physique. Apart from his dancing routines, he also relies on gym workouts to keep his body in great shape. In the gym, he is a big fan of kettlebell exercise routines.

Keo Motsepe Favorite Things

• Dream Dance Partners – Kendall Jenner, Jessica Alba, Ciara
• Car Manufacturer – Aston Martin
• Dish to Cook – Lasagna with sausage
• Country to Visit – Japan
• Dream Travel Destination – Bora Bora
• Color – Blue
• Movie – Coming to America (1988)
• Music Artist – Michael Bublé
• Johannesburg Night Club – Cocoon Lounge, Kong, Taboo, and Newscafé

Source – Essence.com, USMagazine.com, HuffingtonPost.com

Keo Motsepe Facts

1. His career began when he was 11 years old as he participated in a competitive dance scene representing his country.
2. When he got a call to join Dancing with the Stars, he used to work as a dancer in the Norwegian Cruise Line in Miami.
3. While studying in high school, he excelled in track and field events. He was also pretty decent in the javelin throw and shot put.
4. Keo is efficient in 6 languages, which apart from his native Afrikaans and English includes Sesotho, a bit of Zulu, Setswana, and Pedi.
5. While growing up, he aspired to become a marketing manager. If he hadn’t become a professional dancer, he would have loved to run his own business.
6. He loves to drive and even has a certificate in advanced driving.
7. He has got two tattoos on his wrist – the initials of his family and his nephew’s name.
8. The meaning of his name translated into English means ‘I rely on God.’ His names have been taken from the Setswana language.
9. He is a prince in his native area in South Africa. His grandfather was a prince who passed on to Keo’s uncle (father’s younger brother), and Keo inherited the title from his uncle as he was his father’s only son.
10. He got into dancing at the age of 5 after his friend suggested that they try something different from soccer. Her mom was thrilled as she didn’t have to laundry every day.
11. When he got selected to perform in Dancing with the Stars, he created history by becoming the first African (Black) dancer in the show.
12. He won the Latin American Dance Championship in South Africa for 8 consecutive years.
13. He is terrified of heights.
14. In 2014, he paired up with Olympic athlete Lolo Jones for the 19th season of Dancing with the Stars. However, the duo got eliminated in the first week of competition, finishing in 13th place.
15. He got paired up with Harry Potter actress Evanna Lynch for the 27th season of Dancing with the Stars and the duo made it to the finals, finishing in 3rd place. This also marked his first time in the finale of the show.
16. Over the years, he has participated in multiple seasons of Dancing with the Stars and has partnered with the likes of Chaka Khan, Barbara Corcoran, Charlotte McKinney, Jennie Finch Daigle, Anne Heche, and Jodie Sweetin.
17. In April 2021, during an interview, he revealed that the worst celeb partner he’s had to dance with was Chaka Khan.