Overview

• On June 30, Vinokurov sparked the dispute by sharing regrets over not switching dance partners in 2011.
• Hänni countered with sharp comments and Instagram stories calling him a “human trash can.”
• By July 2, Hänni blocked Vinokurov on all social platforms, closing off further attempts at reconciliation.
• Vinokurov insists his reflections were personal and not aimed at Hänni and has called for a judgment-free space online.
• Both continue as professional dancers on RTL’s Let's Dance, but their off-camera relationship remains strained.