Tsahi Halevi says goodbye: "I took it to heart"
Moments before the grand finale of "Dancing with the Stars," the actor and his dance partner Nina were eliminated from the competition. In an emotional farewell speech, Halevi thanked his wife Lucy Aharish, complimented his dance partner, and did not forget to thank the judges: "I took it to heart, I took it to my body - it was a crazy journey."
Moments before the long-awaited finale, which will take place on September 2, actor and singer Tsahi Halevi and his dance partner, dancer Nina Solovyov, were eliminated from the competition.
Halevi, who was considered throughout the season one of the most prominent and consistent contestants and was marked as a favorite for the cup, parted ways with the stage at the semi-final stage. The elimination officially set the final quartet that will compete for the coveted title.
Tsahi Halevi: "Thanks to the love of my life, Lucy - for the acceptance and patience"
Immediately after the dramatic announcement by host Lucy Ayoub, Halevi took the microphone and shared his feelings in a sincere and emotional farewell speech. First and foremost, he chose to address his partner in life, journalist and media personality Lucy Aharish.
"First of all, I want to say the biggest thank you to the love of my life, Lucy - for the push, the encouragement, the acceptance, and the patience. And of course, to my children, Adam and Dean," he said with emotion to the applause of the audience in the studio.
Praise for his partner: "An artist in every fiber of her being"
Continuing his remarks, Halevi turned to the dancer who accompanied him through weeks of grueling rehearsals, Nina Solovyov, and showered her with professional and personal praise: "A second and huge thank you to the champion, Nina."
Halevi added: "It is not for nothing that it was said all the time that this is not just a dance - she is an artist in every fiber of her being. You are art, and it was so much fun to go through this whole journey with you. Thank you for the teaching, for the acceptance and patience, and for the ability to come and create art. There is no one like you, you are truly number one."
Tsahi Halevi's message to the judges and the audience: "A crazy journey"
Halevi did not skip the strict panel of judges, and summarized the physical and mental experience he went through: "Of course, to the distinguished panel of judges - thank you very much for every critique. I took it to heart, I took it to my body, and it was a crazy journey."
Finally, he concluded with thanks to the production team and the audience that accompanied him: "Thank you to the entire amazing production and to all the viewers at home, it was truly amazing." With the departure of Halevi and Solovyov, the final stretch towards the grand finale of the season has officially begun.
