Two Ukrainian dancers who performed on Monday’s Good Morning Britain left viewers speechless, after one of them was taken in by Ed Balls during the Russian invasion.
Last Monday, the former Labour minister revealed details about the Ukrainian family he and his wife, shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper, took into their house.
He stated that the family residing in their home had close friends from their home country who lived around the block and that he took dancing lessons from his former Strictly Come Dancing partner, Katya Jones.
Yeva, one of the young girls, is a renowned dancer who performs with her buddy from the other family, Zakhar, and in the most recent edition of the ITV show, they wowed audiences with a fantastic Rumba performance.
As the children rose from their places on the studio sofa, they instantly transitioned into their dancing positions, flowing elegantly throughout the gorgeous performance.
Several viewers at home were astonished, with one writing, ‘These kids are SERIOUSLY TALENTED.’
‘Beautiful,’ another wrote alongside a crying emoji, as someone else said: ‘That was cute. We’ll see them as professionals on Strictly in a few years.’
One person praised Ed on the support he’d given to the Ukrainian family living in his home, adding: ‘Loving #gmb piece on the Ukraine family. Beautiful rumba made my eyes leak.’
The children dancing was so moving and expressive,’ another person stated.
Speaking to The Sun, Ed recently said: ‘What Putin has done to Ukraine is horrendous – committing war crimes and driving families from their homes.
‘Lots of people across Britain have welcomed Ukrainian families and we have an incredible family who have been staying with us since April, while their friends are staying round the corner.’
He added: ‘Their dad and grandparents are still in Ukraine so they have been back to visit but the continued shelling and power shortages make things very hard.’
Yvette found it ‘inspiring’ to see Yeva and Zakhar practising their dance every day and winning contests despite everything they’ve been through.
Good Morning Britain airs weekdays from 6am on ITV.
