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Balvinder Sopal’s pro strictly come dance Partner Julianne Callien began crying after the pair’s first performance on Saturday night.
Sopal and Kailyn performed a salsa to Rhythm Is Gonna Get You/Get on Your Feet by Gloria Estefan, which was given 35 points by the judges.
talking to strictly Following the live routine with host Claudia Winkleman, Kailyn revealed that her mother flew in from Australia to watch her dance in the semi-finals, despite having work on Monday.
The Australian dancer said, “All I have ever wanted in my life is to make my family proud.” He apologized for getting emotional and his eyes filled with tears.
In a bid to get through strictly Finally, Callien and Sople are also set to perform a waltz to “At This Moment” by Michael Bublé.
The couple have made a testing journey to the final week of the BBC dancing competition, surviving the dangerous dance five times during the 2025 series.
Callan joins strictly Told more for 2025 series Independent Earlier this week he had almost given up his dream of being a part of the show after several successful auditions.
“I just missed it and for me, I was like ‘Okay, it would have been nice, but it’s OK,'” the star said, admitting that he would like to return to “surfing and going to the beach” in Sydney.
Pro further added that he “never dreamed” that he would eventually be a part of the show, let alone reach the semi-finals with its first contestant.
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Callon, who has been dancing since the age of 10, appeared as a professional dancer on three seasons of Australia’s dancing with the starsHas toured the world with Hit Dance Company burn the floorand also competed so you Think You Can Dance in Australia.
The 30-year-old Australian called for involvement strictly A “dream come true” when her casting was announced.
“I’ve watched it for years, especially cheering on all the amazing dancers I know and work with who have been a part of it,” he said. “I can’t wait to get stuck in, have some fun, and be a part of something special!”
Sopal and Kailyn have joined strictly Semi-finals by Amber Davis, George Clarke and Karen Carney.
The night was filled with tears as Carney and his supporting partner Carlos Gu cried with pride after Whitney Houston’s “One Moment in Time” waltz.
“I want to thank the costume department for making me feel beautiful,” said Carney, who was praised for the delicacy shown during the routine.
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