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Stream, start, candidates, broadcast dates, winners and co. Let's Dance 2026 Here you can find all the information about the 19th season

One of these celebrities will be our “Dancing Star” in 2026!

These celebrities want to be the new “Dancing Star” on “Let’s Dance” this year!

RTL / Jörn Strojny

In 2026, celebrities will dance again on RTL for the “Dancing Star” title!
Be there when RTL says “Let’s Dance” again in 2026! New candidates want to show what they can do as a dancer with the professionals! Here you can find all the information about the “Let's Dance” season from 2026 at a glance!

When does “Let's Dance 2026” start on RTL?

The 19th season of “Let's Dance” starts on Friday, February 27, 2026, at 8:15 p.m on RTL.

Let's Dance 2026: Where can you stream the dance show?

Parallel to the TV broadcast “Let's Dance” in the RTL live stream on RTL+ to see.

Let's Dance

Full episodes of “Let's Dance” will also be available to stream on RTL+ after broadcast ready.

Which celebrities will be dancing on “Let’s Dance” in 2026?

Reading tip: Let's Dance 2026: We show the celebrities who will be there this year!

What dances do the celebrities and professionals dance in the introductory show?

“Let's Dance” professionals in the 17th season.

The celebrities and professionals are really excited about the get-to-know-you show!

Photo: Geisler-Fotopress/Schröer

Let's Dance 2026: Which professional dancers teach the steps to the celebrities?

Reading tip: These professional dancers are taking part in the 19th season

Where can I register for the “Let’s Dance” newsletter?

Look forward to it every week exclusive contentwhich you only get in Let's Dance Insider – with special backstage insights, interviews from rehearsals, insider information about stars and professional dancers or unpublished moments from the ballroom.
Of course it’s free – register now!

When is “Let's Dance” on RTL? All broadcast dates at a glance!

  • Introductory show: Friday, February 27, 2026, at 8:15 p.m. on RTL and on RTL+

  • Show 1: Friday, March 6, 2026, at 8:15 p.m. on RTL and on RTL+

  • Show 2: Friday, March 13, 2026, at 8:15 p.m. on RTL and on RTL+

  • Show 3: Friday, March 20, 2026, at 8:15 p.m. on RTL and on RTL+

  • Show 4: Sunday, March 29, 2026, at 8:15 p.m. on RTL and on RTL+

  • Show 5: Friday, April 10, 2026, at 8:15 p.m. on RTL and on RTL+2

  • Show 6: Friday, April 17, 2026, at 8:15 p.m. on RTL and on RTL+

  • Show 7: Friday, April 24, 2026, at 8:15 p.m. on RTL and on RTL+

  • Show 8: Friday, May 1, 2026, at 8:15 p.m. on RTL and on RTL+

  • Show 9: Friday, May 8, 2026, at 8:15 p.m. on RTL and on RTL+

  • Show 10: Friday, May 15, 2026, at 8:15 p.m. on RTL and on RTL+

  • Show 11: Friday, May 22, 2026, at 8:15 p.m. on RTL and on RTL+

  • Finale: Friday, May 29, 2026, at 8:15 p.m. on RTL and on RTL+

Why is there no “Let's Dance” on Friday, March 27, 2026?

Due to the broadcast of a DFB test match, RTL will not show the fourth regular edition of “Let's Dance” on Friday, March 27th. The popular dance show will instead be shown live on Sunday, March 29th at 8:15 p.m.

When is the final of “Let's Dance 2026”?

The finale of “Let's Dance” will air on Friday, May 29, 2026, at 8:15 p.m. on RTL and on RTL+.

Who will be on the “Let’s Dance” jury in 2026?

The jury: Jorge González (l.), Motsi Mabuse and Joachim Llambi. The use of the program-related material is only permitted with reference and link to RTL+.

Jorge González, Motsi Mabuse and Joachim Llambi are back on the jury for season 19.

Stefan Gregorowius, RTL

Motsi Mabuse, Jorge Gonzalez and Joachim Llambi will once again be taking the points trowels in their hands and forming the dance show's unique jury.

Since when have the jurors been part of the “Let’s Dance” jury?

Joachim Llambi has been part of the jury since the first season (2006) of “Let's Dance”. His judgments are often feared. In the introductory show he was represented by Rúrik Gíslason because of a corona infection. Our professional dancer Motsi Mabuse has been inspiring people with her emotional ratings since the fourth season (2011). Catwalk trainer Jorge Gonzalez has been on the expert jury since 2013, i.e. the sixth season.

Who will host “Let’s Dance” 2026?

The popular moderation duo of Daniel Hartwich and Victoria Swarovski is also back in the 19th season of “Let's Dance”. Victoria Swarovski followed in Sylvie Meis's footsteps in 2018. In 2016, Victoria ventured onto the dance floor herself and was able to leave “Let's Dance” with professional dancer Erich Klann as the winner. Daniel Hartwich has been presenter since the third season (2010).

You can find all “Let’s Dance” highlights in our video playlist

Who decides who advances in “Let’s Dance”?

How does the awarding of points on “Let’s Dance” actually work? Voting is very easy! After each dance, the jury awards 1 to 10 points – a maximum of 30 points is possible. The points achieved are converted into a ranking: the couple with the lowest jury rating receives one point and the couple with the highest rating receives 14 points. Important: If, for example, there are only eight couples left in the competition, only a maximum score of 8 points can be awarded.

Viewers rate by casting votes for their favorite via telephone or SMS voting. Here too, the calls are ranked. This means that the couple with the lowest number of audience votes gets one point and the couple with the highest number of votes gets 14 points – of course only if there are 14 couples in the competition.

The points from the jurors and the spectators are then added together. The couple with the lowest overall score must leave the competition. In the event of a tie, the couple with the higher audience votes advances to a round. So call carefully so that the favorites can get ahead.

All winners! Which other celebrities have won “Let’s Dance” in recent years?