Overview
- Ionel disclosed on his A bis Z podcast that he will not join the new season and said the news made him very sad.
- He plans to use the break for family life and other work, reflecting on structuring priorities as a father of three and a practicing dentist.
- Patricija Ionel remains in the professional cast and returns to the RTL floor in Cologne without her husband.
- RTL told Blick that the growing pro pool means not every dancer is included each year and that skipping this season is not a permanent exit.
- Returning pro Zsolt Sándor Cseke said he will miss Ionel, while other changes include Christina Hänni’s absence and newcomer Victoria Sauerwald, with the season starting in late February.