Praise and tears: Lusin and Leonova rock the Let’s Dance Professional Challenge

Praise and tears: Lusin and Leonova rock the Let’s Dance Professional Challenge

On May 31, 2025, the excited event "Let’s Dance-The Great Professional Challenge" took place, which inspired both the jury and the audience. The winners of this competition are Valentin Lusin and Ekaterina Leonova, who triumphed 37% of the votes with impressive. They convinced the jury through their performance on the subject of "anger", in which they used chairs as prop. The competition was described by the jury as the best professional challenge that has existed so far, which underlines the high quality of the dances. The jury consisted of Motsi Mabuse, Jorge González and Joachim Llambi, who agreed that all appearances took place at a high level.

In the final round, Lusin and Leonova competed against strong competitors. Second place went to Evgeny Vinokurov and Mariia Maksina with 33% of the votes that danced the topic of "jealousy". Christian Polanc and Kathrin Menzinger took third place with 30% of the votes. Polanc took the opportunity to thank after 15 years of "Let’s Dance", which seemed like an emotional farewell.

a double reason to celebrate

It is particularly noteworthy that Ekaterina Leonova's victory is not only her second title within a week, but that Valentin Lusin also celebrates his wedding day on this special day. This gave the couple's success an additional emotional dimension. As the winner, the two may choreograph the opening of the upcoming season of "Let’s Dance" and also receive a bonus ranking point.

The 18th season of "Let’s Dance" culminated on May 31, 2025, but the promipaars made up for exciting appearances. Christine Neubauer, who danced with Valentin Lusin, delighted with her rumba, while Marie Mouroum and Taliso Engel also noticed with impressive achievements. The official list of couples and their dance partners includes Jeanette Biedermann with Vadim Garbuzov and Sandra with Zsolt Sándor Cseke.

reality TV in the trend

"Let's Dance" is not only a popular dance show, but is also one of the most viewed reality TV formats in Germany. According to current statistics, around 1.16 million viewers watched an average of around 1.16 million viewers in 2023. Reality TV has established itself in Germany and makes a significant part of the television program-even up to 40%for transmitters such as RTL and VOX. The format is part of a larger trend that has strengthened in recent years and is characterized by a variety of formats, including casting shows and documentary soaps.

The joy of the success of Lusin and Leonova, the positive response to the professional challenge and the continued interest in "Let’s Dance" are undeniable. The show remains an integral part of German television culture and continues to attract a broad viewer.