As of: January 19, 2024, 5:01 a.m
By: Nathalie Straub
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The RTL show “Let's Dance” enters its 17th season in February.
In 2024, 14 prominent participants will also fight for the title “Dancing Star”.
“Let's Dance” fans have been waiting and speculating for weeks about the participants in the new season in February.
Which celebrities will dance across German television screens in 2024?
RTL has finally dropped the bombshell and we finally know which celebrity candidates will be vying for the jury's favor this time.
“Let's Dance” candidates 2024: These celebrities are in season 17
On RTL, 14 celebrities will fight for victory and the title of “Dancing Star” in the 17th season of “Let’s Dance”.
The selection of candidates is diverse, including influencers, actors and comedians.
Ann-Kathrin Bendixen
: The 23-year-old influencer, known under the pseudonym “Monkey on Bike”, is always looking for new adventures on her motorcycle.
In 2023 she fought her way through nature on the survival show “7 vs. Wild”. Will she do just as well on the dance floor?
Detlef (D!) Soost
: The 53-year-old choreographer and fitness trainer motivates everyone!
Before the broadcast starts, however, the candidate is hotly debated among fans.
Does his hip-hop dance career give him an advantage on the show?
Eva Padberg
: The 43-year-old actress has already done a lot in her career: whether modeling jobs for Ralph Lauren and “Playboy” or experiences as a presenter and jury member.
She reached 8th place on the TV show “The Masked Singer”, what does she do on “Let's Dance”?
Gabriel Kelly
: The 22-year-old grew up in the media hustle and bustle - after all, there is always something going on in the musical Kelly family.
Can the singer also let the music flow on the dance floor?
Jana Wosnitza
: 29 years old, power woman and sports journalist – with a stellar career at Sport1, Cologne native got off to a flying start on TV.
Can you do that on “Let’s Dance” too?
Lina Larissa Strahl
: The 25-year-old actress and singer-songwriter has already mastered horse riding and unusual hip-hop choreographies in films like “Bibi & Tina”.
Can you also do standard and Latin dances?
Lulu Lewe
: The 31-year-old pop singer has well-known relatives: she made her first appearance in a music video by her sister Sarah Connor.
Now she wants to prove her dancing talent on TV.
Maria Clara Groppler
: The 24-year-old stand-up comedian appears humorous and politically active on TV and the Internet.
She announces herself motivated on Instagram: “Quality comedian & soon to be a dance goddess”.
Mark Keller
: So far, the 58-year-old actor has been seen in brutal shootouts, high-speed chases and tough interrogations - but can the family man also move gracefully to the music?
Simon Brunner
: 26 years old and adrenaline junkie – the multiple “Ninja Warrior Germany” finalist and parkour athlete has strength and endurance.
But how much sensitivity does the Austrian by choice have?
Sophia Thiel
: The 28-year-old fitness influencer makes everyone sweat.
Whether it's lifting weights or a home workout, Sophia knows how to do it.
The only thing Bavarian hasn't dared to do yet is dance.
Stefano Zarrella
: The youngest brother of pop star Giovanni Zarrella has recently gained public reach as a food blogger.
How does the 33-year-old YouTube chef do on “Let’s Dance”?
Tillman Schulz
: The 33-year-old entrepreneur has been an investor in the startup show “The Lions’ Den” since spring 2023.
Will the managing director also become a lion on the dance floor?
Tony Bauer
: The Duisburg comedian narrowly escaped death several times in his 27 years of life.
But the Marxlo native doesn't let his illness take away his sense of humor and fun in life.
The announcement of the candidates caused excitement among some “Let’s Dance” fans.
Participant Detlef Soost had to defend himself against nasty comments on Instagram.
Some viewers find his participation unfair; after all, Soost has experience in dancing.
But everyone can shine on “Let's Dance”, like the last winner Anna Ermakova, who was actually a model and is now even starting a career as a singer.
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