Overview
- TF1 and TF1+ launched the anniversary season in prime time with Camille Combal hosting and the established four-judge panel of Jean-Marc Généreux, Mel Charlot, Fauve Hautot and Chris Marques.
- A 12-celebrity lineup blends TV figures, athletes and influencers, including Laure Manaudou, Stéphane Bern, Ian Ziering, Maghla, Juju Fitcats, Samuel Bambi, Philippe Lellouche, and three Star Academy names.
- Juju Fitcats delivered the standout performance of the night and topped the leaderboard after a contemporary routine with Jordan Mouillerac.
- An on-the-spot flamenco challenge awarded bonus points, and producers confirmed that these opening points will be counted when the first elimination takes place in the third prime.
- The premiere spread initial dances across two nights, with several pairs set to perform next week, as contestants juggle heavy training schedules—Laure Manaudou with Paris Marathon prep and Stéphane Bern with daily six-hour rehearsals.