This Friday, March 27 was rich in emotions for fans of ‘Dancing with the Stars’ as well as for those who have shaped the program into what it is today. For the fifteenth anniversary of the show, former contestants returned to the dance floor with their partners. We saw Grégoire Lyonnet dancing with his wife and mother of his daughter Maggy, the singer Alizée. Loïc Nottet, who had a moving reunion with his partner Denitsa, recreated their choreography on Sia’s ‘Chandelier,’ which has been viewed over 100 million times on social media. Amel Bent reunited with Christophe Licata, who helped her reach the season 3 finale, despite never winning the competition. His kindness, empathy, and elegance have made him one of the most beloved personalities of the show for the past 15 years.
Lucie Bernardoni: “Thank you Christophe for telling me to lift my head and never lower it again”
Following the event, Lucie Bernardoni, currently partnered with Christophe Licata, paid tribute to her adventure companion. While facing a difficult time with her daughter Lily and her daughter’s father Pedro Alves recently filing a complaint against her, Lucie sent a heartfelt but determined message to Christophe Licata, which undoubtedly carries a double meaning. She expressed that, thanks to him, she understood that kindness always wins in life, even if it’s long and difficult. She also emphasized the importance of standing strong and repairing the broken world with love and dedication every week on the dance floor.
She concluded emotionally: “Thank you Christophe for telling me to lift my head and never lower it again. I am ready. Let’s go. Together.” This message not only touched its intended recipient but also reached her ex-husband, Patrice Maktav, who showed unwavering support on Instagram, indicating they will support both Lucie and Christophe until the finale.
Lucie Bernardoni and Patrice Maktav: a failed marriage but a successful divorce? Patrice Maktav and Lucie Bernardoni exchanged vows in the enchanting setting of the Isle of Skye, located in Northwest Scotland, in 2018. Their union lasted five years before coming to an end, resulting in a divorce. Despite this, the two artists managed to maintain excellent relations. When Patrice released his new song, ‘Heavy Heart,’ in October 2024, discussing a difficult separation, Lucie publicly supported him. She encouraged her followers to listen to his music and praised his work, despite the emotional impact of the lyrics on her.
Recently, Lucie Bernardoni revealed on ‘Dancing with the Stars’ that she was in love and thought she had finally found the right person. Patrice Maktav also found new love with Emy Di Sabatini. It’s not so common to see exes supporting and uplifting each other in this way.
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