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Harry Potter's Evanna Lynch Sorts Her Dancing With The Stars Partner

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Join Young Hollywood for our most magical "Dancing With The Stars" rehearsal yet as we go behind the scenes with the enchanting Evanna Lynch (AKA Luna Lovegood from the 'Harry Potter' series) and her pro partner Keo Motsepe! We start rehearsal off the correct way -- with a Hogwarts House sorting! Find out where Evanna thinks Keo should be placed, plus the twosome reveal the key to their chemistry and teach us a few moves!

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Young Hollywood

And just like let let your hair go. just like enjoy it. When you come back, I want to be right in front of your face, okay? And just be okay with that. Okay. All right. Boom. Whoa. What is going on, guys? Hanging out with me right now. I have team Ivana. Hello, hello, hello. I have to bring up. Ivana, you were playing Luna Lovegood in Harry Potter. Yes. So, based on everything you know about Kio, which house would you sort him in and why?

Evanna Lynch

Oh, I already know this.

Kio

We know this. 100%.

Young Hollywood

Okay, go ahead.

Evanna Lynch

Slytherin.

Young Hollywood

Okay, so did you take the test?

Evanna Lynch

I I forced him.

Young Hollywood

Do you agree with it?

Kio

Absolutely. We do. Yeah.

Young Hollywood

Okay. Can you tell me why?

Evanna Lynch

Um, he, he is very ambitious. Yes. Um, ruthless.

Kio

Oh.

Evanna Lynch

And he kinda

Kio

Hold on a second.

Evanna Lynch

In a good way. In a good way.

Young Hollywood

Well, you guys have been doing so well this season, even receiving perfect score. Clap on that. That's amazing. Whoo. Whoa. That nice little song there. What's the key to having chemistry and being so in sync on stage?

Kio

I think trust and open communication. That's what we've been very communicative since the start that like I said, it's nice. That's something I say to them like, "You can dance, I can dance." But it's like the connection that we have that will people will move people, you know, so. And that connection. Yeah. We do. Yeah. We do spend a lot of time together, Ivana.

Evanna Lynch

Yes. I know. It's not my fault.

Kio

She's looking at me. It's not my fault too, but yeah, we do spend a lot of time together.

Young Hollywood

Okay. Question for you, Kio. Yes. Um, you've gotten to watch Ivana just completely transform on the show. What do you think is one of her best assets to being a teammate?

Evanna Lynch

I need to leave the room for these interviews.

Kio

Say nice things about your partner. You have beautiful eyes, Ivana. You're very sexy. You're very beautiful. You're hot, and you're blushing. It's all good. Fun, fun, fun. Just so fun.

Evanna Lynch

Let me just test. I'm trying to make it easier. It's because I'm so freaking pale.

Young Hollywood

Okay. What is the most surprising thing that you guys have learned about each other? Like one thing each.

Kio

I'm not allowed to tell, am I? Stop.

Evanna Lynch

Oh, okay, okay, okay, okay, okay. Oh, wait, Mike, Mike, there's a personal thing I shared with you. Oh, but it's cool. It's cool. Okay. So, oh, he's a prince. Kio is a Kio is a genuine prince. I need left it all behind for dancing. And I'm going to write an award-winning screenplay about this life. It's all happening in my head. Sooner or later it's going to come out.

Kio

I gave you all the time in the world.

Evanna Lynch

No, I blocked everything in my life just for you.

Young Hollywood

Well, you're not getting away from this question. What's surprising you about Ivana?

Kio

The first time I met Ivana, when she opened the door, right? Mhm. I was like, "Oh my gosh, she's so cute." Because I I watched her on Harry Potter. I'm like, "Oh my gosh, she's so sweet. She's so cute." When she walked in, she's like, "Hello!" You know, gave me a hug. And then every week she just became weird.

Young Hollywood

You guys are so cute. Okay, last but not least, if you guys could have a dream person. It could be anyone, celebrity, someone you know really well, someone that you love, who'd be watching the show and rooting for team Ivana. Who'd you choose? Who'd be in the audience watching you guys?

Kio

Natalie Portman.

Young Hollywood

Oh, that's a good one.

Kio

I have a crush on her.

Young Hollywood

You do?

Kio

I have a girlfriend, but I have a crush.

Young Hollywood

Well, she could be watching right now. So, what do you want to say to her? Say it into the mic.

Kio

Natalie, I think you're so beautiful, and I'm inviting you to the show. If you come to the show, he's like, "No, we're going to be dancing." He's going to Oh, yeah. I'll be like, "Ivana, I'll be like, "Hi, Natalie, can you see me?"

Evanna Lynch

I mean, I'd love if JK Rowling would come, could come to the show. Yeah. Just because she's like such an influence on me. Sometimes I just want to be like, "Look what I did, Jo." That's so cute. I'd love if she come.

Young Hollywood

Okay, JK Rowling, Natalie Portman. Yeah, you guys have to be invited in the audience for these two, team Ivana. I'm going to tease you a little bit. You're not the best at holding your mics. But you're really good at dance moves. So, I want to know, can you guys teach me some moves?

Kio

One, two, three. One, two, three. And one, two, three. And one, two, three. All right, and just like let let your hair go. Just like enjoy it. When you come back, I want to be right in front of your face, okay? And just be okay with that. Okay. All right. Boom. Whoa. Got a little bit of a head rush, but that's how we do it on Dancing with the Stars. You step, and then you point that. And then and then you extend your hip. Oh, look at his hip. Okay. And then that. So, you kind of just let the arms come into it. And oh. Look at you're like a butter. I don't even know what's going on right now. And step out. And then you're going to take your left and plant it here, and turn around and take that one behind you. And then that's that.

Young Hollywood

I used to dance. But years ago, years ago, years ago. It's not it's not about me. It's about these two. Team Ivana right here. Vote for them. Love on them. Follow them everywhere. I love you. Bye.

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PEOPLE MENTIONED

  • Evanna Lynch

    Participant in 'Dancing With The Stars' and 'Harry Potter' actress

  • Keo Motsepe

    Evanna Lynch's professional partner on 'Dancing With The Stars'

  • Luna Lovegood

    Character played by Evanna Lynch in the 'Harry Potter' series

  • Natalie Portman

    Celebrity Keo Motsepe has a crush on and would invite to the show

  • JK Rowling

    Author of 'Harry Potter' and Evanna Lynch's desired audience member

FAQ

Which Hogwarts house did Evanna Lynch sort Keo Motsepe into?+
Evanna Lynch sorted Keo Motsepe into Slytherin, noting his ambition and ruthlessness.
What is the key to Evanna Lynch and Keo Motsepe's chemistry on 'Dancing With The Stars'?+
Evanna Lynch and Keo Motsepe state that trust and open communication are the key to their chemistry on 'Dancing With The Stars'.
What did Evanna Lynch find surprising about Keo Motsepe?+
Evanna Lynch revealed that she learned Keo Motsepe is a 'genuine prince' who left his past behind for dancing.
Who would Keo Motsepe and Evanna Lynch like to see in the audience for 'Dancing With The Stars'?+
Keo Motsepe would like Natalie Portman to watch them, while Evanna Lynch wishes for JK Rowling to be in the audience.

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