Roland Trettl, the renowned TV chef, is making headlines with his participation on the reality dance competition "Let’s Dance" 2025. The show kicked off on February 21, and already there are stirrings of conflict between him and his dance partner, Kathrin Menzinger.
During the initial group performance, Trettl showcased his skills alongside actress Christine Neubauer and Paralympic swimmer Taliso Engel, earning 12 points. Yet, as the competition progresses, tensions are cooking behind the scenes, and they are surprisingly related to food rather than dance.
Before even stepping onto the dance floor for their first training session, issues arose between Trettl and Menzinger over meal timings. "I will only dance if Kathrin has lunch," Trettl stated bluntly, emphasizing his need to maintain his culinary regimen even amid intense training sessions.
Menzinger, on her end, is taking the high road and trying to navigate the situation. "Can we eat dinner instead?" she suggested, hoping to find common ground. The struggle isn't just for dance steps; it revolves around their culinary lifestyles too, which makes for quite the intriguing dynamic.
While many contestants often grapple with rhythm and muscle aches during their early days of dancing, this pair's conflict focuses significantly on meal management—a rather unique situation. Menzinger responded candidly, acknowledging the positive aspect of Trettl wanting to cook every day, but she expressed her concern: "During training, I'm used to not eating. That presents us with quite the problem." Will they be able to harmonize their culinary habits with their dance practices? Only time will tell.
This culinary clash isn't the only challenge Trettl is facing on his dance endeavor. The South Tyrolean chef is no stranger to high-pressure situations, but this is his first foray onto the dance floor and he admits to having little experience with dancing. "I've always shied away from any form of dance and movement where people are involved," Trettl says frankly, hinting at the unique challenges he faces.
Yet, Roland Trettl sees his participation as more than just entertainment; it's about conquering his fears. "This is the only thing missing after cooking and love, to feel complete. There are few things emotionally moving to me like great dance. I want to learn it too," he expressed passionately, sharing his underlying motivation behind this unexpected career move.
Despite the hurdles he now faces with Menzinger, Trettl is determined to give it his all. The fans will be eagerly watching as they take to the dance floor for the first time on February 28, 2025. Will culinary disagreements turn them from partners to rivals? Or will they manage to cook up some dance magic together?
One thing is for sure: the next episode is bound to deliver drama both on the floor and behind the scenes as viewers follow their exciting (and tasty) dance adventure on RTL's "Let’s Dance".