Overview
- RTL confirmed GZSZ actor Jan Kittmann as a contestant, fulfilling his long-held wish to compete.
- Comedian Simon Gosejohann announced his participation on the show’s official Instagram, saying he will take the competition seriously and joking about twerking to the final.
- Media reports and statements name Nadja Benaissa, Sonya Kraus, Esther Schweins and influencer Vanessa “Nessi” Borck among the women reported or confirmed for the lineup.
- Jan Kittmann brings prior Jazz/Modern dance experience yet notes that standard and Latin will be a new challenge for him.
- RTL has not announced the complete cast or a premiere date, and the previous season began on 21 February 2025.