Rurik Gislason replaced the ailing Joachim Lambi as juror. Ex- “Let’s Dance” professional Erich Klan has no sense for this. RTL / Stephen Gregorovius
The opening episode of ‘Let’s Dance’ aired on Friday. In the introductory show, after several group dances, the pairings for the current season were announced. In addition, the celebrity receiving the most points from the jury and audience may receive a so-called “wild card”. This saves the Golden Ticket candidate and his professional dancer from being eliminated at the next show. In the end, the coveted “wildcard” was given to Amira Pochar, who would contest the 15th season of “Let’s Dance” with Massimo Sinato.
However, Amira and her peers were judged not by Jorge González, Motsi Mabuse and Joachim Lambi, but by Jorge González, Motsi Mabuse and Rurik Gislason. The former footballer and winner of last year’s “Let’s Dance” step in for Lambie, who tested positive for coronavirus. The fact that the 33-year-old was on the jury, even though she may not be a professional dancer, caused heated discussions online. And ex-“Let’s Dance” professionals Ona Nechiti and Erich Klan also couldn’t understand the decision.
Erich Klan: “It was complete bullshit that they put him there”
In their podcast “Dance or Don’t,” the couple talk about what happened on “Let’s Dance” every Saturday. And with Roerich as the alternate judge, he had a very clear opinion, So Ona disappointedly explained:
It hit me hard in the beginning. I still underestimate how much I love this show, how much I love dancing. I was upset all day. I didn’t want to feel that way, but I couldn’t help it. I thought: You can’t do this to professional dancers, it doesn’t do the show justice.”
In this context, she emphasized that she greatly appreciates Roerich, but in her eyes a “fair solution” could have been found. her husband Erich was already clear
“It is again placed diplomatically. It was complete nonsense that they put her there. It doesn’t do justice to professional dancers. Why are you keeping two people there who have no idea about dance ?”
Ona agreed and said: “Today Motsi was really the only expert judge.” However, in his opinion, this is not enough. Furthermore, Erich clarified that he would not have accepted the decision if he had participated in “Let’s Dance” this year. He elaborated: “If I were there I would say to Roerich, Roerich, with all due respect, don’t speak your mind. It doesn’t matter whether you say it or the person behind you.” The 34-year-old also explained that another replacement juror should have been found. He doesn’t mean himself or Ona, he clarified: “I’m talking about other professional dancers. There are Germany Best dancer in the world.”
These are the couples of the 15th “Let’s Dance” season.RTL / Stephen Gregorovius
However, Ona not only expressed criticism in her podcast, but also mentioned which option would have been better:
“It was definitely a spontaneous thing, but there’s also a Katja convent that’s been making costumes for ‘Let’s Dance’ for years.”
She is also a dancer, coach and judge, internationally recognized, Ona further argued, before adding: “And that’s when I thought, Why dare not say, let’s try this. She always finishes her sewing on Fridays and she always looks great.” She is also the only person who has been there with Joachim Lambie and Isabel Edwardsson since season one. Erich also supported the proposal and expressed his disappointment once again, saying it “discredits our dance game”, clarified it and indirectly criticized his former “Let’s Dance” colleagues:
“One thing is that you do it, another thing is that everyone is watching. If you’re honest as a professional, you can’t respect that. It doesn’t work that way.”
It was unfair, but as long as everyone accepts it, it won’t change, Eric continued. For him, though, it’s a complete no-go.Erich judged severely.
And what did Roerich tell him? The ex-footballer also knew that he could not rate candidates and professionals like, for example, Joachim Long. Already he piled deep: “I will also do my best. It is going to be a great show. I will rate people”He said instagram, And on the show, he explained that he was not there to evaluate the techniques.
(Swiss)
