Overview
- Sonya Kraus and partner Valentin Lusin were eliminated after receiving the fewest combined jury points and audience votes in the first regular live show.
- Ross Antony and Mariia Maksina led the scoreboard with 25 points for their Charleston, which Motsi Mabuse called the best dance of the night.
- Jan Kittmann and Kathrin Menzinger emerged as early contenders with 23 points for a high-energy Jive.
- Despite an 8-point jury low, Vanessa Borck and Victoria Sauerwald advanced thanks to strong viewer support, underscoring the show’s mixed scoring system.
- Joel Mattli remained safe due to his Kennenlernshow “Direktticket” and posted 20 points, as the series drew fresh criticism for moving full replays behind the RTL+ paywall.