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Tokio Hotel Drummer Gustav Schäfer Joins Let’s Dance 2026, Bracing for His Toughest Critics at Home

He expects his daughter to dissect every step ahead of Friday’s RTL kickoff.

Overview

  • Schäfer is officially confirmed for the new Let’s Dance season, trading the drum kit for the ballroom after two decades with Tokio Hotel.
  • On the show’s official podcast he said his daughter reacted with skepticism and plans post-show “analysis,” asking whether he can dance at all.
  • The Kennenlernshow airs Friday, February 27, with rehearsals already underway as Schäfer shares workout updates and sore-muscle posts on Instagram.
  • A founding member since the band’s 2001 beginnings as Devilish, he is known for keeping a low profile and still lives in Magdeburg with his wife and daughter.
  • Most outlets name his wife as Linda, though at least one report refers to her as Lisa, reflecting a minor inconsistency in coverage.