“Let’s Dance”
The forgotten couples from the last 17 years
Since 2006, celebrities and dance professionals have been dancing for the coveted “Let’s Dance” trophy. It is a physical sport and an intensive time full of training hours. No wonder some couples have become more than just closer. GALA looks back at the love scandals, rumors and big couples, some of which have been forgotten.
Nastassja Kinski and Ilia Russo
During the ninth season of “Let’s Dance” in 2016, the then 55-year-old actress fell in love Nastassja Kinski and the dance professional Ilia Russo, who was 25 years younger, fell in love and became a couple. They didn’t even dance together; Kinski wanted to come along Christian Polanc win the cup, Russo with Sonja Kirchberger. However, their relationship only lasted a few months. Shortly after the love breakup, Ilia admitted to “Promiflash” that he “missed” his ex and estranged wife Oxana Lebedev and wanted her back. Their relationship broke up shortly before the start of the ninth season.