Nikita Dobrynin wanted to leave Dancing with the Stars: what made him stay.

According to ТСН: During the charity special episode of 'Dancing with the Stars', host Nikita Dobrynin admitted that he could have chosen not to perform. It turned out that he considered leaving the project and even informed the team about looking for a replacement. This happened due to feelings of insecurity and insufficient preparation. However, later Nikita realized that his participation in the show was important because of the charity mission — raising funds for the evacuation of injured soldiers.

'During training, there was a moment when I wrote to the team: 'Let's look for a replacement for me'. I don't want to step onto the floor feeling unprepared. I realized that, okay, I could turn around and leave, but I would regret it. Yes, I won’t become a professional dancer or choreographer during this time, but I can deliver a great performance,' the host confessed.

On the dance floor, Nikita and his partner Anna Mandzhula performed a sensual rumba to the song 'Just as it is' by ADAM performed by Arsen Mirzoyan. The judges positively rated their performance. Dmytro Dikusar noted that the main thing is to give the partner a sense of confidence, which Nikita embodied in his dance.

'When people watch such a rumba, it seems to them that the partner stood still, almost not moving. But I know for sure that in order for a woman to feel bold, free, and fully opened, there needs to be a stable partner. A good partner is visible in the beauty of his partner's dance. The partner was flying today! This is all thanks to the fact that you worked well, gave her support, and confidence. I really liked it,' the judge commented.

Natalia Mogilevska, Kateryna Kukhar, and Dmytro Monatik rated the couple's performance with 10 points, while Dmytro Dikusar gave a 9.

Additionally, unexpectedly on 'Dancing with the Stars', Hollywood actress Marina Mazeppa appeared, stunning the audience with her extreme choreography. Her performance became a bright addition to the program and added even more emotions to the charity evening.

Charity special episodes always attract public attention, as they not only entertain but also help significant causes. Involvement of stars like Marina Mazeppa makes such events particularly memorable and important for the development of social initiatives.