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flag Dancer Julian Caillon tearfully welcomed his mom’s surprise visit before performing on Strictly Come Dancing 2025.

flag Professional dancer Julian Caillon, 30, emotionalized during the Strictly Come Dancing 2025 semi-final after his mother flew in from Australia for a surprise visit. flag The moment, shared on Instagram, moved Caillon to tears as he prepared to perform a salsa with partner Balvinder Sopal, earning 35 points. flag Caillon, who is engaged to Sofia Ochoa, addressed the show’s rumored “curse” linking participation to relationship changes, saying it’s a lighthearted topic among cast members but not a personal concern. flag He called joining Strictly a dream come true after multiple audition rejections and surviving five dance-offs. flag The semi-final, airing December 13, features Caillon and Sopal competing against three other couples for a spot in the grand final.

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