Twelve couples competed against each other on Friday evening (March 15th) in the third regular live show of “Let’s Dance” (live from 8:15 p.m. on RTL or on RTL). Motivational trainer Biyon Kattilathu (39) and comedian Tony Bauer (28) in particular had the applause of the audience on their side after their performances on the floor. Because the celebrities showed significantly improved performance – which even the strict juror Joachim Llambi (59) honored when awarding the points.
The evening was opened by model Eva Padberg (44), who danced a quickstep to “The Singer” by Liza Minelli (78) with partner Paul Lorenz (37). After the strenuous performance, Padberg wished for “an oxygen tent” in a conversation with presenter Victoria Swarovski (30), but she still “had a lot of fun” with her performance. The jury gave it a total of twelve points, with Joachim Llambi (“That’s not enough”), as so often, bringing up the rear with two points.
Sports journalist Jana Wosnitza (30) complained about the numerous “unnatural movements” while rehearsing her dance – a slow fox to “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” by Whitney Houston (1963-2012) – and in the same breath revealed that she was sporty in all of them Activities are “extremely ambitious”. Juror Motsi Mabuse (42) particularly liked this statement, who also confirmed that Wosnitza was on the “right path”.
Co-juror Llambi also praised: “You were much softer today, significantly better.” He gave him five points for this. Wosnitza and dance partner Vadim Garbuzov (35) received a total of 19 points from the jury.
“Bergdoktor” star Mark Keller (58) also scored 19 points. With his partner Kathrin Menzinger (35), he had rehearsed a passionate tango to “Perfidia” by Alberto Domínguez (1913-1975). After initial problems during rehearsals (“I don’t get this shit”), things went really well on the “Let’s Dance” floor, which was also confirmed by juror Jorge González (56). “Mark, that was a strong performance from you, you were so into the music. So beautiful, this game between you,” said the 56-year-old, who impressed on Friday evening with an extremely extravagant hairstyle.
Things didn’t go quite so well for actress Lina Larissa Strahl (26), who only got 15 points with dance partner Zsolt Sándor Cseke (36). Her samba to the song “Chez Les Ye-Ye” by Serge Gainsbourg (1928-1991) prompted juror Llambi to criticize: “The figures were all there, but not beautiful.”
But all of these achievements paled a little compared to the cha-cha-cha of author and motivational speaker Biyon Kattilathu and partner Marta Arndt (34). After her technically difficult dance to “Muevelo” by Rey Ruiz (57), the audience’s applause literally exploded. “You had great energy,” said Jorge González. Motsi Mabuse agreed, saying “These energy guys are hot, hot, hot.”
Both awarded seven points each, but the biggest surprise of the evening was probably juror Llambi at this moment: He awarded a total of eight points, which is more than his two co-jurors. Long-time “Let’s Dance” viewers know that such a situation only occurs extremely rarely. The couple received a total of 22 points.
Comedians Tony Bauer and Anastasia Stan (26) then put in a similarly strong performance on the floor. Jorge González awarded full points for the first time in the current “Let’s Dance” season for her quickstep to “I’m Walking” by Fats Domino (1928-2017). Together with the eight points from Motsi Mabuse and seven from Joachim Llambi, this resulted in an absolutely strong 25 points.
The other end of the “Let’s Dance” spectrum was food influencer Stefano Zarella (33) on Friday evening. Giovanni Zarrella’s little brother (46) had prepared a soulful, slow waltz with his partner Mariia Maksina (27), but the jury hailed devastating verdicts. “There was no momentum,” said juror Llambi, while the otherwise uplifting Motsi Mabuse also recognized: “Your nervousness shouldn’t win, and that’s what’s happening right now.” This resulted in a paltry ten points and last place in the jury rankings.
But ultimately – and somewhat surprisingly – that was enough to move forward. Although Maksina and Zarella had to tremble in the final decision, models Eva Padberg and Paul Lorenz were eliminated at the end of the evening. For them it was the last edition of “Let’s Dance”.
Next week it will continue on Friday evening (March 22nd at 8:15 p.m. live on RTL) under the motto “Italo Night”.
