Lovisa ”Laki” Karlsson discusses exhaustion from Let’s Dance

Lovisa ”Laki” Karlsson, a YouTuber and standout contestant on the dance competition Let’s Dance, has expressed the mental and physical toll the program is taking on her life. Despite her success and high scores alongside dance partner Axel Jehrlander, Karlsson described the experience as an intense “bubble” that has exhausted her energy.

In recent interviews and her podcast, Karlsson noted that the schedule of late nights and early mornings has left her feeling drained. She described the weekly Friday broadcasts as a “slap in the face” and admitted to feeling guilty when not practicing, sometimes even dancing in front of a mirror at home to compensate.

Karlsson also shared that the intensity of the competition has affected her social life, stating she feels “disgusting” toward her friends and family because she can only talk about the show. She noted a decreased ability to respond to messages and a lack of energy for others. Once the competition concludes, she intends to reconnect with her social circle in Högdalen to return to her normal routine of training and spending time with friends.