Shakira‘s 2026 FIFA World Cup performance was a full circle moment for one back-up dancer.
The Waka Waka hitmaker, 49, made sports history by co-headlining the first ever World Cup final halftime show on Sunday.
And among the back-up dancers that supported her on stage was Shayna-Renee Wheatley, who was a contestant on Shakira’s show Dancing With Myself back in 2022.
Although Wheatley fell short of the win in the finale, her dream was far from over. Shakira offered high praise, telling the dancer she had what it takes to be a backup-dancer for her or even Beyonce.
After sharing the stage with Shakira on Sunday, Wheatley
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