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Carrie Ann Inaba, the judge of the popular TV show “Dancing with the Stars,” delivered an intimate Christmas message to her followers through a video that not only brought the Christmas spirit but also her personal warmth. This Christmas she sent out very genuine greetings and thus her year-long connection with the public was crowned.
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To put it simply, by the end of the year Carrie Ann Inaba had given a virtual hug to all her fans. She recorded a video with joyful faces and mellow lighting wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. The post is essentially the same old but very close to the usual ones, yet somehow it is different coming from her. There is nothing exchanged, no money, no projects being promoted—just love going around. The video shows her saying thank you for the wonderful year and declaring that she especially liked Thursday, which sounds like a reference to the routine of connections she enjoys. Right after her goodbye, she says in a very friendly way ‘take care.’ It is simple, but with all the high-quality content that is being produced, that simplicity is still very powerful.
The response was nothing but an avalanche of simply, pure holiday spirit. The public not only left their comments but also shared the warmth that was coming from her. One of them wrote, ‘This is pure holiday happiness,’ which is, indeed, the most accurate description of the entire vibe of the post. Another person remarked, ‘Captured the moment just right,’ referring to how the video appeared genuine and not like a staged one. Then there was a user who strongly felt the connection saying, ‘Feeling the warmth through the screen.’ That’s the thing, isn’t it? To make a digital contact as human. And Carrie Ann certainly did that.
Some of the comments were more personal than others. One of the followers wrote, ‘If you’re ever in Chicago, I would like to take you out for dinner,’ thus making a very generous and bold offer. It is a nice gesture that shows her welcoming nature builds a truly community feeling. Another one pointed to the power of her happiness, ‘Carrie Ann, your joy is contagious.’ That is surely her character coming through a few seconds of video depicted by a very strong witness. Together with all the tree and heart emojis, one of her supporters gave a more respectful hope: ‘Hope the season brings you some real quiet joy.’ It’s a sincere prayer that acknowledges the sometimes overwhelming aspect of the holidays, thus wishing her both tranquility and fun.
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Carrie Ann Inaba has reached the judges’ table mainly through sharp, sometimes understanding, and compassionate evaluations. However, this time she steps out of her role. This is just the human being Carrie Inaba, a quiet moment of gratitude. In the world and in the industry that can be draining the kind of break she had is really significant it is a re-energizing and refreshing experience. It acts as a reminder of the simple contract between the public persona and their audience: shared moments of humanity. She brought the good mood and her followers returned the kindness and connection to her with a wave. The holiday season does have its ups and downs but sometimes all it takes to settle the matter is a simple message from a well-known face to clear the confusion and offer a little bit of the promised peace and goodwill. Alix Earle‘s recent experience on the show contrasts with this moment of peace. Inaba has also been open about her personal struggles, including a heartbreaking 2011 unaired pilot she revealed in a deeply personal post. Her journey includes managing severe DWTS anxiety on her path to healing. Despite challenges, she continues to shine, as seen when Carrie Ann Inaba proves any backdrop works for her stunning photoshoot. She has also faced a health crisis that forced her to miss a dance premiere.
This story originally appeared on Celebrityinsider
