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And the Dancing With The Stars SA season 1 winners are…

Posted on by Purity Lisa

After 12 weeks of gruelling different dancing techniques, Dancing With The Stars SA winners have been crowned.

The grand finale took place at the Dome, Hyde Park Corner Rooftop. Connell Cruise and his partner Marcella Solimeo were crowned the winners.

They walked away with the trophy and bragging rights beating Zola Nombona and Tebogo Mashilo and Eden Classens and Ash-Leigh Hunter.

The live show saw musical performances from Claire Johnston, Craig Lucas and Mafikizolo.

In round one, finalists danced their favorite dance. Connell and Zola tied at 40 points while Eden was at 39.

In round two finalists performed freestyle dances. Eden got 40 points while Connell and Zola tied at 39.

The third round saw the contestants tie at 79 points.

Connell and Marcella eventually won the viewer’s hearts and votes.

“I am so happy. We were waiting for this so long. This is just a dream. We thank you all so much,” Connell said.

Frank Opperman exits DWTSSA

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Sunday night’s DWTSSA saw Frank Opperman become the 8th celebrity to be voted out of the show.

Together with his dancing partner Jeanné Swart, they bid farewell.

As he bowed out, Opperman said: “What a relief! Now the real dancers can carry on. I’ve had the greatest fun imaginable on this planet, but the pressure was getting too much. I couldn’t keep with them, so well done to everyone. I love them all.”

His performances improved each week through his hard work and determination.

The semi-finals take place next week with 4 couples in the competition. They are: Zola Nombona and Tebogo Mashilo, Eden Classens and Ash-Leigh Hunter, Vanes-Mari du Toit and Johannes Radebe, and Connel Cruise and Marcella Solimeo.