Ekaterina Leonova - Sweet birthday wishes for Detlef Soost
Ekaterina Leonova (37) wrote touching words on Instagram to her former "Let's Dance" dance partner Detlef Soost (54) on the occasion of his 54th birthday on July 2nd. "A wonderful person is celebrating their birthday today... Yes, my little one", she wrote, sharing photos of them together.
Soost is her "little one"
Soost received the nickname "my little one" from Ekaterina Leonova during the show because "I know that behind the strong, self-confident and big man, there is a completely sensitive, loving and vulnerable young man". The fitness trainer is full of love and gives "a lot of attention, understanding and support" to everyone.
On his birthday, she wishes him, who became famous in 2001 as a jury member of the casting show "Popstars", only the best in life. "Health, lots of time with your loved ones and simply wonderful things that you would love to experience", she wrote.
"Let's Dance" brought them together
In the 17th season of "Let's Dance", Ekaterina Leonova and Detlef Soost made it to the finale in the spring and finished in third place. This time seems to have bonded them deeply. "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. This is "the greatest victory". She signs off the birthday wishes with "your kitten".
During the show, Ekaterina Leonova and Detlef Soost often showed how well they understood each other. They even flew together with his wife Kate Hall (41) and their children to Turkey to practice during their family vacation. In the finale, they had to be beaten by moderator Jana Wosnitza (30) with professional dancer Vadim Garbuzov (37) and musician Gabriel Kelly (22) with Malika Dzumaev (33).
Ekaterina Leonova frequently posts about her Dance partner Detlef Soost on Instagram, often reminiscing about their time on "Let's Dance." She referred to him as her "little one," recognizing his sensitive and loving side despite his strong exterior.
To celebrate Soost's birthday, Leonova wished him health, happiness, and quality time with his loved ones, emphasizing that these are the best gifts one can ask for.
Their strong bond was forged during their participation in the 17th season of "Let's Dance," where they finished in third place. They shared laughter, tears, and experiences that strengthened their friendship, which Leonova believes is their "greatest victory."
Although they didn't win the "Let's Dance" trophy, they won something even more valuable – the deep friendship that has continued to blossom, even leading to shared vacations and family time.
