Pro Dancer Faces New ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ Curse: Never Surpasses Week Two
Julian Caillon, a newcomer to BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing, faces a daunting challenge as he steps into this prestigious competition. Known for his appearances on the Australian version, he holds a peculiar track record of never advancing past week two. This season, he is paired with Balvinder Sopal, celebrated for her role as Suki Kaur Panesar on EastEnders.
Julian Caillon’s Dance History
Julian’s dance career on television commenced in 2020. During his debut season on Dancing with the Stars Australia, he partnered with Angie Kent. Unfortunately, their journey was short-lived, as they were the second couple eliminated.
In his 2021 season, he once again faced elimination during the second week, this time with model Erin McNaught. Julian returned in 2022 for the All Stars edition, partnering with Angie Kent once more, only to be eliminated again in the second week.
The Strictly Come Dancing Challenge
As Caillon embarks on his first season with Strictly Come Dancing in the UK, fans are concerned. His history could spell trouble, with a reputation of being eliminated early. In his initial performance with Balvinder Sopal, the duo impressed judges with a Charleston, boosting their score significantly from 17 in week one to 30 in week two.
Upcoming Performances
For Movie Week, Julian and Balvinder are set to perform the Foxtrot to “The Way You Look Tonight” from the classic film Swing Time. Currently, they occupy eighth place on the leaderboard after the first two weeks.
Predictions and Odds
According to various bookmakers, there is optimism for Balvinder making it through to the fourth week, potentially breaking Julian’s unfortunate two-week pattern. Conversely, Ross King and his partner, Jowita Przystał, face uncertainty, currently sitting at the bottom of the leaderboard.
- Julian Caillon’s elimination history:
- 2020 – Partnered with Angie Kent: 2nd eliminated
- 2021 – Partnered with Erin McNaught: 2nd eliminated
- 2022 – Partnered again with Angie Kent: 2nd eliminated
Chris Robshaw and Nadiya Bychkova also find themselves at risk. Following a precarious bottom two finish, they will have to fight to survive in the upcoming rounds. As the competition heats up, all eyes are on whether Julian can defy the so-called ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ curse.
