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RTL Replaces Let’s Dance Live Show With Viewer-Voted Special on Good Friday

The switch obeys Germany’s Good Friday dance bans.

Overview

  • RTL, which aired the special Let’s Dance – Volle Punktzahl! on Friday, complied with Good Friday rules that ban public dancing across Germany.
  • Viewers voted on 30 routines drawn from 184 perfect-score dances spanning 18 seasons, and RTL packaged the countdown with backstage stories and jury memories.
  • Audience feedback turned sour over the format, with complaints about too much talk and advertising and not enough uninterrupted dancing.
  • Rankings triggered debate as Rúrik Gíslason’s popular Jive placed only seventh, while SelfieSandra’s Charleston took the top spot despite many skeptical comments.
  • Live shows return April 10 with the finale slated for May 29, and the competition picture still features frontrunner Jan Kittmann after steady high scores across four weeks.