Ekaterina Leonova raves about Detlef Soost
In this year's "Let's Dance" finale, Ekaterina Leonova and Detlef Soost finished in third place. However, they won something even more valuable, as the professional dancer explained - their friendship. Therefore, she now warmly congratulates him on his birthday.
On her Instagram account, "Let's Dance" icon Ekaterina Leonova wrote touching words to her dance partner Detlef Soost on his birthday. "A wonderful person is celebrating his birthday today ... Yes, my little one", she writes next to shared photos - choreographer Soost turns 54 on Tuesday.
Soost received the nickname "my little one" from her during the show because, as Leonova explains, "I know that behind the strong, self-confident and big man, there is a whole sensitive, loving and vulnerable young man." The fitness trainer gives "a lot of love and attention, understanding and support" to everyone.
"We won!"
For his birthday, she wishes Soost, who became known in 2001 as a jury member of the casting show "Popstars," only the best in life, explains Leonova, and adds: "Health, a lot of time with your loved ones and simply wonderful things that you would love to experience."
In the 17th season of "Let's Dance," the 37-year-old and Soost made it to the finale in the spring and finished in third place. This time seems to have brought them very close. "We laughed, we cried, we were devastated on the floor and we celebrated ... and we won! No, we didn't win the 'Let's Dance' trophy, we won our friendship", emphasizes the professional dancer. That's "the greatest victory." She signs her birthday wishes with "your kitten."
During the show, Leonova and Soost often showed how well they understood each other. They even flew together with his wife Kate Hall and their children to Turkey to practice during their family vacation. In the finale, they had to give way to moderator Jana Wosnitza and professional dancer Vadim Garbuzov on the second place and the winning musician Gabriel Kelly with Malika Dzumaev.
In the world of entertainment, Ekaterina Leonova and Detlef Soost's heartwarming journey was showcased on RTL's popular dance show, "Let's Dance." Lasting memories were created, as they shared their joy on TV, ultimately finishing in third place.
In celebration of Soost's birthday, Leonova expressed her feelings on Instagram, addressing him as her "little one," and wishing him a life filled with health, love, and wonderful experiences.
