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Jan Kittmann Joins 'Let's Dance' 2026, Plans Brief GZSZ Hiatus

The 42-year-old says the move realizes a 15-year ambition to compete on the RTL dance show.

Overview

  • Kittmann confirms he will compete in the new season of Let's Dance, shifting from the GZSZ set to the live ballroom stage.
  • He says viewers will see him on GZSZ through spring 2026 before a short filming pause and a planned return in summer 2026.
  • The actor teases that his character Tobias will come back to a changed Kiez after “shocking” off-screen developments.
  • Although he has past success in jazz and modern dance, he notes that standard and Latin disciplines will be new territory.
  • Coverage notes mixed reactions from longtime fans to his temporary break from the daily soap.