“Let's Dance” exit for Ross Antony: What was it about?


What caused the end of “Let’s Dance”?“I reached my limits every week!”

Ross Antony and dance partner Mariia in an interview after their exit from “Let's Dance”

Ross Antony and dance partner Mariia in an interview after their exit from “Let's Dance”

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It's over for Ross Antony in the semi-finals!
The singer and his dance partner Mariia Maksina gave it their all again in Show 11 – but unfortunately it wasn't enough. The couple narrowly missed the grand finale. We wanted to know from the 51-year-old: What does he think about why he left?

Ross Antony sees no reason for accusations

Instead of looking for excuses, feel Ross Antony after his departure, one thing above all else: gratitude. The singer knows that he gave everything on the floor. Week after week. Up to his limit. “I showed everything I could show,” he tells us. Maybe there was something for the other couples “that they can still show in the finale.”

Reading tip: This is how Ross reacts to his “Let’s Dance” exit

Ross is still certain that this trip was a huge benefit for him. “I reached my limits every week. I have developed so much,” he explains. What made this possible was the woman at his side, Maria Maksina. “I am so very grateful,” he enthuses.

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Ross Antony's words to Mariia Maksina are heartwarming

Of course he hoped that he and Mariia would make it to the final together. “But we made it this far,” he says proudly. And then he doesn't talk about his own disappointment, but about Mariia.

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“You're a great dancer. You get the best feedback ever. You'll have your time at some point. And then you'll be in the final. And I wish you that from the bottom of my heart,” Ross says to her. A farewell that shows how close the two have grown together in the past few weeks.

Reading tip: “Let's Dance” star Ross Antony is now drawing strength from this

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“I’m going to miss you so much!”

Mariia Maksina also finds loving words for her dance partner. “Thank you, for your journey, for your time. I loved dancing with you so much. I will miss you so much.”

Reading tip: “Masha took out the whip again!”

In the end, Ross Antony doesn't have a bitter exit after the “Let's Dance” semi-final. But rather the pride in a journey that challenged him, changed him and made him a very special team with Mariia.

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