Simone Thomalla, known for her vibrant role as Katja Baumann on the beloved ZDF series "Frühling," is making headlines for her upcoming participation in the 2025 season of the hit dance show "Let’s Dance." According to reports from Ruhr24, this dual commitment poses certain challenges, particularly concerning the filming schedule for "Frühling."
RTL recently unveiled the participants for the new season of "Let’s Dance," and among them is Thomalla, who has been part of the ZDF series for years. The overlap between the two projects raises questions about how ZDF plans to manage the filming of "Frühling" during the weeks when Thomalla is preoccupied with the intensive training and performances for "Let’s Dance."
Thomalla's agency, Family Style Management, confirmed the situation, stating, "Die Teilnahme Simone Thomallas bei 'Let’s Dance' wurde vor einer Zusage mit der Produktionsfirma und dem ZDF abgestimmt. S.T. dreht auch in diesem Jahr sechs neue Folgen 'Frühling' und wird, je nachdem, wie weit sie bei der Tanzshow kommt, danach sofort zu den Dreharbeiten nach Bayrischzell reisen." This means special arrangements have been made to accommodate her schedule, allowing her to fulfill her commitments to both performances.
"Mit großer Freude und noch größerem Respekt stelle ich mich der Herausforderung 'Let’s Dance'! Großartig, dass meine neue Staffel 'Frühling' für mich etwas später beginnen kann, sodass ich RTL in diesem Jahr zusagen konnte. Ich hoffe, meinen runden Geburtstag fit wie nie auf dem Tanzparkett feiern zu dürfen," Thomalla expressed, reflecting her enthusiasm for the dual engagements and her gratitude for the flexibility offered by the network.
The arrangements also concern the timeline of the upcoming season of "Frühling,” which is set to start filming this year. Given the nature of "Let’s Dance," which involves five days of intensive rehearsals alongside weekly live performances, the conflict in schedules could pose significant obstacles. Normally running from February to May, the show captures prominent celebrities, and the demands on contestants are considerable.
While the new season of "Frühling" begins its filming, Thomalla's progress on "Let’s Dance" could affect how quickly she transitions back to her core role. The 15th season of "Frühling" is expected to feature six new episodes this year, but uncertainty looms over whether its release might be adjusted based on Thomalla's performance on the dancing stage. So far, there has been no confirmation of any drastic measures like altering her character arc, such as killing off Katja Baumann, which fans genuinely hope to avoid.
With excitement building, there is buzz about what might happen during "Let’s Dance." Thomalla’s fans are particularly anxious to see if she will compete on her milestone birthday, April 11, 2025, which would be her 60th. This could add another layer of significance and celebration to her engagement on the dance floor.
The premiere of "Let’s Dance" is scheduled for February 21, 2025, airing at 20:15 on RTL. Alongside Thomalla, there will be 13 other celebrities participating this season, eagerly awaiting the chance to showcase their dancing skills. Fans can find comprehensive details about all contestants of the 2025 season online.
For Thomalla, this new venture could signify not just a continuation of her career but also offer her the opportunity to celebrate reaching new personal milestones through dance. With the flexibility and support from ZDF, it appears both her passions will continue, allowing her to enchant audiences both on the small screen and the dance floor simultaneously.