Strictly Come Dancing professional Julian Caillon recently experienced an unexpected moment on live television. While appearing on the popular show Loose Women, a comment from his dance partner, Balvinder Sopal, left him feeling panicked.
Live TV Mishap
During the broadcast on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, Balvinder stated, “I love being drilled by Julian.” The awkward phrasing elicited laughter from the audience and prompted Julian to nervously ask, “Is this live?” This light-hearted incident added a comedic twist to their ongoing challenges in the dance competition.
Challenges on Strictly Come Dancing
Julian and Balvinder have faced difficulties in the competition, having been in the dreaded dance-off for two consecutive weeks. In these tough rounds, they competed against pairs like Ross King and Jowita Pryzstal, as well as Chris Robshaw and Nadiya Bychkova.
- Julian and Balvinder were saved by the judges both times.
- Julian expressed pride in their perseverance, stating it was a “tough mental challenge.”
- He credited the support from fans as crucial during these stressful moments.
Julian’s Journey
Julian, an Australian dancer, has transitioned from Dancing With The Stars to Strictly, describing his experience as “terrifying.” Before joining the competition, he had watched it for years, cheering for fellow dancers.
He shared, “I felt nervous walking into the pro rehearsals… But once I met everyone, I felt at home.” Julian appreciates the community within the competition, which has helped him adjust quickly.
Looking Ahead
As the competition progresses, Julian remains optimistic. He stated, “We live to fight another day and that’s exactly what we’re gonna do. Bring on Icons week!” Both Julian and Balvinder are focused on improving their performances and are motivated by their supporters.
Loose Women airs weekdays at 12:30 PM on ITV1 and ITVX. Viewers can catch Strictly Come Dancing returning to BBC One this Saturday at 6:20 PM.
