The “Let’s Dance” news of the week in the GALA ticker: Detlef Soost wants to hook up his dance partner +++ Christian Polanc surprises with an apology to Joachim Llambi +++ Christina Hänni talks about her baby taboo +++ Lulu Lewe shares a sweet shot with dad Michael.
The “Let’s Dance” news 2024 in the GALA ticker
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April 27, 2024
Detlef Soost about Ekaterina: “She is not a man-murdering vampire”
This “Let’s Dance” couple has great harmony on and off the dance floor! Detlef Soost, 53, and Ekaterina Leonova, 37, convince the jury and the audience week after week. Through the hard training and collaboration, a friendship has developed between the two. Detlef D! Soost is sure that he now knows the dancer well enough to help her find men.
In an interview with “Bild”, the former “Popstars” coach explains to Leonova: “We will find the dream man for you. […] We already have a few candidates.” Apparently the 53-year-old knows what to look out for. He emphasizes: “She’s not a man-murdering vampire, she’s just a warm and loving person. We’re very similar in that respect.” The “Let’s Dance” candidate is alluding to Ekaterina’s reputation. She herself knows that she is often viewed by viewers as “strong” and “sexy vamp”. “But that’s all just an optical illusion. Because that’s not who I am at all,” the professional dancer clarifies. Who knows, maybe Detlef Soost and his wife Kate Hall, 40, can find the right man for the 37-year-old.
April 26, 2024
Christian Polanc surprises with an apology to Joachim Llambi
Christian Polanc, 45, and Joachim Llambi, 59, have one thing in common: the two men are not afraid to publicly criticize those around them. While the “Let’s Dance” judge’s strict suggestions for improvement are primarily aimed at the candidates, Polanc takes a close look at Llambi’s behavior in his podcast “Let’s Talk About Dance”. The former “Let’s Dance” professional dancer also criticized Llambi’s verdict after the live show last Friday, April 19th. “A statement from Joachim bothered me,” says Polanc and also wonders whether the juror had “a brief pause” when evaluating Jana Wosnitza, 30, and Vadim Garbuzov, 36.
His podcast listeners also notice that Polanc keeps poking fun at Llambi. Maybe that’s why the dancer is forced to adopt a more conciliatory tone towards his former “Let’s Dance” colleague. “To make this clear again: I have nothing against Joachim,” explains Polanc readily. And adds – not without a slightly ironic undertone: “Llambi, you poor thing, I’m sorry. I would like to formally apologize to you.”
April 25, 2024
“My mother’s heart wouldn’t be able to bear it” – That’s a baby taboo for Christina Hänni
For Christina Hänni, 34, and Luca Hänni, 29, the birth of their child is getting closer and closer. You think about what the time after the birth should look like. Among other things, the question of the level of publicity plays a role. How much do they want to share with the world and especially the digital world? Will there be photos of the baby on Instagram? Her fans would surely be delighted to be a part of the adventure. But how does the “Let’s Dance” duo feel about this? In their joint podcast “Don’t worry, be Hänni”, Christina and Luca talk openly about these topics. One thing is certain: the two of them will not allow themselves to be restricted in their everyday lives and in their duties. Lock yourself at home with a baby? No way. Luca says very clearly: “I want to go out with the child!” Above all, normality is important to them.
The two of them are convinced that they can do this in their homeland without any blame. After all, the people around her are always “very nice and understanding.” Therefore, the expectant parents assume that this will not change even after the birth. However, one point could cause some discord: the question about photos of the child. Because many fans had already spoken to Luca about it and told him that they hoped to be able to see the child. But Christina has to pull this tooth straight from the fan community. Photos of her child on social media are taboo for her. The reason for this is the proliferation over which parents have no control. “My mother’s heart wouldn’t be able to bear that face again on certain platforms, and you simply don’t do that to your child in the long term,” the professional dancer makes rigorously clear.
Especially since she also emphasizes that the children of famous parents cannot choose whether their mother and/or father are in the public eye. Later, the offspring might find it uncomfortable that everyone knows their parents. “But it can be avoided that the child follows the same career path right from birth,” says Christina. So one thing is certain: there will not be a picture of Mini-Hänni including his face. But “somehow we want to share it, I know each other. Maybe with the little toe,” Luca jokes. In any case, the fans would be happy to be able to participate at least a little.
Lulu Lewe receives support and encouragement from dad Michael
After a brief partner swap, the singer Lulu Lewe, 32, is now dancing again with her regular partner Massimo Sinató, 43. This time she has to practice even more diligently – there are two dances. But the woman from Bremen is motivated and seems to be having a lot of fun with the challenge. She also has the support of her loved ones. On Instagram she gives insights into her everyday life on “Let’s Dance”, including a sweet video with her dad Michael. Still in their performance outfits, the two exchange loving gestures and beam at each other.
When the 32-year-old is not on the dance floor at “Let’s Dance,” she is working on her career as a singer. Sarah Connor’s little sister, 43, hasn’t produced anything for 15 years after her first single “Crush on you”. Now Sophia-Luisa “Lulu” wants to get back into the music industry, she says in an interview with GALA. As an independent artist “LVLV”, she is looking forward to finally being able to share her music projects with everyone.
April 24, 2024 – Detlef Soost surprises Ekaterina Leonova for her birthday
The two “Let’s Dance” stars Detlef D! Soost, 53, and Ekaterina Leonova, 37, always impress with their spirited dances. And their friendship is also close off the dance floor. The Berliner proves this once again with a sweet birthday surprise for his dance partner. Together with a “Let’s Dance” colleague, Detlef presents the Russian woman with a colorful bouquet of flowers including a card. Ekaterina beamingly accepts the gift, as you can see in her Instagram story.
After swapping dance partners, the two are finally reunited. The power duo is currently studying hard for the next show. This time the two even have to learn two choreographies at the same time.
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April 23, 2024 – Alexandru + Patricija Ionel: This is how they are feeling with their pregnancy
“I feel completely different than when I was pregnant for the first time,” explains Patricija Ionel, 29, in an RTL interview. She is very tired, but is happy that her body continues to allow her to dance and that she can even continue to appear on “Let’s Dance” every now and then. “Everything is great.” She and husband Alexandru Ionel, 29, shared their sweet baby news with the world a few days ago.
The professional dancer is happy that they were finally able to announce the news to the “Let’s Dance” community. “We always talk about a family and this family is now growing and getting bigger. It’s so nice to be able to share that with people out there,” he beams. The two of them don’t yet know whether their son Noelis, 2, will have a little brother or sister, but a kind of gender reveal party is planned. The couple can already reveal a detail. “It’s now the fifth month for us,” Alexandru says.
April 22, 2024
Finally 18! “Let’s Dance” candidate Detlef Soost celebrates his daughter Chani
There are touching lines that Detlef Soost, 53, dedicates to his daughter Chani between his “Let’s Dance” breaks. In a cute childhood photo that reveals that Chani takes after mom Kate Hall, 40, the proud father enthuses: “April 21st was a very special day – my big daughter […] turned 18 years old. […] It feels like you were just a baby in my arms, and now you’ve suddenly become a wonderful young woman. Where has the time gone?”
But no matter what age his daughter would reach, she would be in Detlef’s heart “forever [s]remain a little Chani”. The choreographer, who is currently fighting for the “Let’s Dance” trophy alongside Ekaterina Leonova, 36, is “so incredibly grateful for every moment” that he was able to experience with his child. With the Detlef Soost concludes his heartwarming Instagram post with the words “I love you so much and will always be there for you.”
Sophia Thiel is in tears after “Let’s Dance” ends
In the last “Let’s Dance” episode on Friday, April 19, 2024, both Biyon Kattilathu, 39, and Marta Arndt, 34, as well as Sophia Thiel, 29, and Alexandru Ionel, 29, had to leave the show. After the broadcast, the 29-year-old appeared in tears. Nevertheless, she remains positive and emphasizes how much more self-confident she has become. “I had a really great time with him and I hardly recognize myself and, above all, I’m very grateful for the trip!” says the YouTuber in an interview with RTL.
The professional dancer also commented on the expulsion: “I’m also very sad, but I don’t feel that I’m in tears because I’m very proud of this journey and I’m very happy that we ended with such a positive one Dance the exit!”
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Sources used: instagram.com, rtl.de, podcast “Let’s talk about Dance” via RTL+