The 2025 season premiere of "Let's Dance" has proven to be both surprising and emotional, as the first episode aired on February 28, 2025. Despite high hopes and enthusiasm, comedian Osan Yaran and his dance partner Christina Hänni found themselves unexpectedly eliminated from the competition. This early exit has led to mixed reactions from fans and other contestants alike.
Osan Yaran and Christina, who prepared diligently for their debut tango, performed with passion but could only muster ten points from the judges. "Es tut mir besonders leid für Christina. Sie hatte so viel vor," Osan remarked after the show, expressing his disappointment at their defeat (reported by various outlets). Despite their performance not meeting the judges' expectations, Osan maintained his positivity, saying, "Ich habe viel über die Welt des Tanzens gelernt und es war ein großes Vergnügen mit Christina."
The night was not only marked by Osan's departure but also by dramatic moments and critique from judges, particularly from Joachim Llambi, who received boos from the audience for his harsh judgments. His remarks included, "Was machst du? Du hast immer so Zucken im Fuß gehabt!" after Osan's tango, leading to more discontent from viewers (reported by Berliner Zeitung).
Meanwhile, the competition continued with various vibrant performances by other celebrity dancers. Taliso Engel, who secured the coveted golden ticket during the introduction show, lived up to expectations with his exceptional quickstep alongside Patricija Ionel, earning one of the highest scores of the night—23 points.
Other noteworthy performances included Fabian Hambüchen and Anastasia Maruster's lively jive to the classic "Footloose," which many fans hailed as the performance of the night. Many expressed how Fabian’s authority on the dance floor and musicality shone throughout their routine.
Ongoing discussions within social media revealed fans’ eagerness to see more from Christina, particularly after her return to the dance scene following her recent maternity leave. Following Osan's elimination, viewers lamented the loss of such potential, with comments like, "Sehr schade, dass das Comeback von Christina so kurz war," collectively conveying their desire for her to remain longer (reported by various fans).
The night was not devoid of drama, as noted participants Jeanette Biedermann and Leyla Lahouar were sidelined due to illness, causing notable absences and shifts within the competition's dynamics.
Despite the setback, other couples fought hard, never losing sight of their goal to entertain and impress. Ben Zucker and his partner Malika Dzumaev performed the waltz but faced substantial criticism from the judges, barely scraping by with just nine points. Joachin Llambi's discontent was markedly vocal as he scored the duo, leading to some chaotic moments.
The episode concluded with audiences eager to discuss performances, results, and who would continue to the next round, making for thrilling television. Many listeners on various platforms weighed the judges' feedback and voiced their predictions for the future episodes. Viewer engagement peaked following the emotional rollercoaster of the first show, demonstrating strong viewer interest.
Overall, the season premiere of “Let's Dance” has witnessed hrid flavors of dance, intense competition, and the beginning of heartfelt stories as contestants strive for victory and viewer admiration. The results of the first episode will undoubtedly set the stage for the thrilling competition to come.