German "Let's Dance" Semi-Final: Ross Antony Eliminated

The glitz and glamour of "Let's Dance" saw its semi-final conclusion last night, with singer Ross Antony and his partner Mariia Maksina exiting the competition just shy of the grand finale. Despite their best efforts on the dance floor, the duo secured the fewest votes from both the discerning jury and the voting public, marking the end of their spectacular run on the popular RTL show.

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We had a really wonderful time, we enjoyed every second.

Antony, known for his energetic performances, reflected on his time on the show with a mix of wistfulness and gratitude. "We had a really wonderful time, we enjoyed every second," he shared after the elimination, admitting that neither he nor Maksina had expected to progress so far. His journey was marked by critiques from the notoriously strict judge Joachim Llambi, particularly regarding his footwork during a Quickstep performance, which drew audible boos from the audience. However, fellow judges like Jorge González acknowledged Antony's improvement throughout the season.

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We both really didn't think we would make it this far.

While Llambi remained critical of the Quickstep, Antony's Contemporary dance, portraying a clown's emotional journey, earned significantly higher praise and points, including a perfect 10 from Llambi himself. Antony dedicated the performance to Maksina, calling her "one of the most beautiful people I have ever met." The emotional moment saw Antony in tears, thanking the audience and host Victoria Swarovski, signaling a heartfelt farewell. Ultimately, the combined jury scores and public votes placed Antony and Maksina third in the semi-final standings, narrowly missing out on a spot in the final alongside Joel Mattli and Malika Dzumaev, who received more audience votes.

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The footwork was not good at all. (...) That was your weakest dance today.