On “Let’s Dance”
These celebrity families were already represented
Stefano (left) and Giovanni Zarrella obviously enjoy dancing.
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Many prominent siblings and couples have demonstrated their dancing talent on the dance show “Let’s Dance”.
Stefano and Giovanni Zarrella
Giovanni Zarrella (45) took part in “Let’s Dance” in 2017. He was eliminated in the semifinals along with dance professional Marta Arndt (34). His brother Stefano Zarrella (33) will take part this year. Will he make it as far as his brother?
Gabriel and Maite Kelly
Maite Kelly (44) won “Let’s Dance” in 2011. Together with Christian Polanc (45), the member of the famous Kelly Family danced his way to first place. Brother John Michael Kelly (56) had to leave the show early in 2020 for family reasons. This year, nephew Gabriel Kelly (22) is taking part. He is the son of Angelo Kelly (42).
Heiko and Roman Lochmann
In 2018, Heiko Lochmann (24) danced together with professional dancer Kathrin Menzinger (35). The two were thrown out of the show after the third round. His brother Roman Lochmann (24) was also there in the eleventh season. He even made it to the seventh round together with Katja Kalugina (30).
Amira and Oliver Pocher
In 2019, Oliver Pocher (45) took part in “Let’s Dance” and reached seventh place. His wife Amira Pocher (31) took part in the 15th season in 2022 and even made it to fourth place. By the way, Pocher’s ex-wife Alessandra Meyer-Wölden (40) also took part in the dance show. She already took part in 2016. After the seventh show she had to leave the show.
Cheyenne Ochsenknecht and Jimi Blue Ochsenknecht
Cheyenne (23) and Jimi Blue Ochsenknecht (32) didn’t make it quite that far. The 23-year-old took part in 2022 and only made it to the second show. Her older brother took part in “Let’s Dance” in 2018, but had to drop out before the sixth episode due to a metatarsal fracture.
Cheyenne Pahde and Valentina Pahde
“Everything that counts” star Cheyenne Pahde (29) achieved eighth place in the tenth season of “Let’s Dance”. Her twin sister Valentina Pahde (29) took part in the 14th season four years later and even made it to the final with her dance partner Valentin Lusin (37). There they narrowly missed out on victory and ended up in second place.
Motsi Mabuse and Otlile Mabuse
There are also family connections among the professional dancers. Motsi Mabuse (42) danced as a participant in the show in the second and third seasons, and the dance trainer has been on the jury for “Let’s Dance” since 2011. In 2015, her sister “Oti” Mabuse (33) followed her onto the dance floor and took part in the eighth and ninth seasons of the RTL show.
Renata and Valentin Lusin
Renata (36) and Valentin Lusin have been part of the professional cast of “Let’s Dance” since 2018 and dance with various celebrities. In 2021, the professional dancer was able to secure first place together with ex-soccer player Rúrik Gíslason (35). In 2023, her husband won the title with Anna Ermakova (23). This year the Lusin couple is expecting their first child together.