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Strictly champ Carlos Gu reveals he turned to pop icon after cousin's tragic death
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Strictly champ Carlos Gu reveals he turned to pop icon after cousin's tragic death

Carlos Gu, a Strictly Come Dancing champion known for partnering with ex-England footballer Karen Carney, discusses how his love for British culture and entertainment shaped his career. Born in China, he moved to the UK in 2022 to compete on Strictly. He credits the BBC period drama 'Downton Abbey' with teaching him English and developing his appreciation for upper-class aesthetics. He also shares how Adele's music helped him cope with the loss of his cousin to cancer. Gu highlights the growing professionalism of celebrity dancers on Strictly, praising both current contestants and past collaborators. He expresses admiration for choreographer Bob Fosse and dreams of performing in a male version of 'Cabaret,' potentially adopting the stage name 'Liza Gu.'

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Strictly champ Carlos Gu reveals he turned to pop icon after cousin's tragic death

Carlos Gu, a Strictly Come Dancing champion known for partnering with ex-England footballer Karen Carney, discusses how his love for British culture and entertainment shaped his career. Born in China, he moved to the UK in 2022 to compete on Strictly. He credits the BBC period drama 'Downton Abbey' with teaching him English and developing his appreciation for upper-class aesthetics. He also shares how Adele's music helped him cope with the loss of his cousin to cancer. Gu highlights the growing professionalism of celebrity dancers on Strictly, praising both current contestants and past collaborators. He expresses admiration for choreographer Bob Fosse and dreams of performing in a male version of 'Cabaret,' potentially adopting the stage name 'Liza Gu.'

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