Overview
- Jan Kittmann and pro Kathrin Menzinger were eliminated Friday in the quarterfinal despite earning 53 points from the jury.
- Anna-Carina Woitschack advanced to the semifinal after audience votes outweighed her low 22-point jury total and harsh critiques from chief judge Joachim Llambi.
- Joel Mattli posted two perfect 30s, including a Viennese waltz during which he briefly bled from the nose, and then repeated the maximum in a trio Charleston.
- Ross Antony’s Paso Doble drew 29 points from the judges, prompting a wave of online complaints from viewers who argued the score was too high and hinted at favoritism.
- Sportscaster Laura Wontorra filled in for Victoria Swarovski and drew strong praise on X, and the show now heads to the semifinal on May 22 with the finale set for May 29.