Overview
- RTL’s 19th season launches Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 with the “Wer tanzt mit wem?” introduction show, airing on RTL and streaming live on RTL+.
- The 14-person lineup includes Esther Schweins, Ross Antony, Anna‑Carina Woitschack, Gustav Schäfer, Bianca Heinicke, Simon Gosejohann and Vanessa “Nessi” Borck, alongside Jan Kittmann, Sonya Kraus and others.
- Daniel Hartwich and Victoria Swarovski return as hosts, with the familiar jury of Motsi Mabuse, Joachim Llambi and Jorge González unchanged for 2026.
- The live tour is set for autumn 2026, with promoter Semmel Concerts adding a second Riesa date on Nov. 4 after strong demand.
- DWDL reports Seapoint launched the YouTube doc “Nessi in Love” with contestant Vanessa Borck; Seapoint and RTL say competition decisions are independent and indicate only a pre‑produced casting episode will be online during the TV season.