Faith and family are two of the most important aspects in Sadie Robertson's life. The 17-year-old "Dancing With The Stars" contestant professed her faith and her love for her family during this Monday's episode.
The reality show star and her pro partner Mark Ballas paid tribute to her famous family's reality show, the "Duck Dynasty." For their samba routine, the judges gave the pair an almost perfect score of 37 out of the possible 40 points.
The routine began with the sound of duck callers produced by Sadie's father Willie Robertson, uncles Jep and Jase, and great-uncle Si who sat on the stage. The dancing partners then appeared onstage, Sadie wearing a duck-inspired wardrobe and Mark wearing the signature "Duck Dynasty" camouflage and beard.
But before the well-applauded performance, Sadie made a touching remark about her family, her faith, as well as her infamous grandfather and Robertson patriarch Phil Robertson.
The video, aired prior to the routine, talked about Sadie's memorable year, 2012. She pointed out that the popular A&E reality show about her family began that year.
"I was 14 and I didn't realize how big it was going to be," she said.
Sadie also mentioned that the Christian beliefs of her family hold them all together despite the trials and hardships that come with the prize of fame.
"My family would not be where we are without our faith. That's what's carried us this whole way," Willie and Korie's teen daughter said. "You know, we put our faith in God and we like to share that with everybody."
The DWTS top contender also made a few remarks about the controversy that her grandfather Phil had been through after stating comments about homosexuality in an interview published by GQ magazine back in December 2013.
"My grandpa said some things that upset some people and the press came after him. The thing is, no matter what he would have said we should have stuck by him, because he's my grandpa. Yeah, he's very opinionated, but he's my family and family sticks together," the highly talented Sadie declared.
Sadie and Mark are still on the running for the Mirror Ball award for "Dancing With The Stars" season 19.
