On Friday, March 28, 2025, the popular dance competition "Danse avec les stars" witnessed a dramatic elimination during the highly anticipated "bataille des juges" prime. The episode featured a unique twist as Kamel Ouali joined the usual judging panel, making for an exciting evening filled with performances and tension.
The format of the night saw four teams formed under the guidance of the regular judges: Fauve Hautot, Jean-Marc Généreux, Mel Charlot, and Chris Marques. Each team was tasked with performing alongside their respective judge, adding an extra layer of challenge and excitement to the competition.
In Team Fauve Hautot, the pair of Ève Gilles, the reigning Miss France 2023, and swimmer Florent Manaudou took to the dance floor. They were joined by Claude Dartois and Jungeli under Chris Marques, while Mel Charlot coached Adil Rami and Julie Zenatti. Jean-Marc Généreux led a team comprised of Lénie and Mayane.
As the performances unfolded, it became clear that the stakes were high. Following their routines, the scores were tallied, and it was Team Jean-Marc Généreux that emerged victorious with a score of 67 points. Lénie and Jordan Mouillerac scored 36 points, while Mayane and Christophe Licata contributed 31 points to the team's total.
Hot on their heels was Team Chris Marques, who scored 66 points. Claude Dartois and Katrina Patchett earned 32 points, while Jungeli and Inès Vandamme added 34 points.
Team Mel Charlot followed closely with a score of 64 points, where Adil Rami and Ana Riera secured 30 points, and Julie Zenatti and Adrien Caby added 34 points.
However, it was Team Fauve Hautot that found themselves in a precarious position, finishing with the lowest combined score of 62 points. Florent Manaudou and Elsa Bois each scored 31 points, while Ève Gilles and Nino Mosa matched that with another 31 points.
The tension mounted as the public vote determined the fate of the teams. After the first round of voting, Adil Rami joined Florent Manaudou and Ève Gilles in the red zone, putting them at risk for elimination.
In a dramatic face-off, the three contestants had to perform one last time to the song "Et c'est parti..." by Nâdiya, allowing viewers to decide who would leave the competition. Sadly, it was Ève Gilles who was ultimately eliminated, marking her as the fifth contestant to exit the show this season.
Prior to this episode, four other contestants had already been eliminated: Nelson Monfort, Sophie Davant, Charlotte de Turckheim, and last week's departure of Frank Lebœuf. The competition has proven to be fierce, with each week raising the stakes and the level of performance.
In light of the recent eliminations, Gilles expressed her gratitude for the experience, stating, "I am happy with the face-off and my performance; I am glad to have shared this adventure with Nino." Her exit marks a poignant moment in the competition, as she joins the ranks of other notable contestants who have left the show early.
The ratings for this episode reflected the growing interest in the series. The first part of the show attracted 3.13 million viewers, accounting for 18.0% of the audience aged four and older, and a remarkable 37.1% of the coveted demographic of women aged 50 and above. The second half of the show, which included the elimination, drew an average of 2.53 million viewers, representing 22.1% of the total audience and 38.7% of the female demographic.
This season of "Danse avec les stars" continues to captivate audiences with its blend of talent, drama, and unexpected twists. The competition is set to intensify as the remaining contestants strive to impress both the judges and the viewers.
As the show progresses, fans are eager to see who will rise to the top and who will face the next elimination. With the stakes higher than ever, each performance is crucial, and the excitement surrounding the show is palpable. The next episode promises to bring more surprises and challenges, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats.
