No Eliminations in the Latest Round of StarDance
The latest live broadcast of StarDance concluded on Saturday, November 7, 2026, without the traditional elimination of a contestant pair. All six remaining couples will proceed to the next round, scheduled for November 14, as the points earned during this broadcast carry over to the following week, Novinky reported. This unexpected decision occurred during a milestone episode celebrating the program’s two-decade history.
Celebration of Two Decades on Air
Host Marek Eben noted that the evening marked the 122nd live broadcast of the series, with his personal record standing at 123 episodes. Tereza Kostková, the long-time co-host, added that over the past 20 years, 128 contestants have participated in the show, guided by 67 professional dancers.
To honor the anniversary theme, each pair performed to a musical track from the year the celebrity contestant turned twenty. The performances were evaluated by the jury, consisting of Zdeněk Chlopčík, Tatiana Drexler, Jana Burkiewiczová, and Richard Genzer.
Vojtěch Dyk and Catharine Málek lead leaderboard
Vojtěch Dyk and Catharine Málek led the leaderboard with 37 points for their rumba, earning the season’s first “ten” from juror Richard Genzer. Tomas Sean Pšenička and Natálie Otáhalová followed closely with 36 points for their rumba, while Marta Jandová and Martin Prágr secured 32 points for their jive.
Other scores included:
- Luciana Tomášová and Robin Ondráček: 30 points (rumba)
- Sara Prachař Sandeva and Daniel Makovec: 26 points (slowfox)
- Tomáš Matonoha and Lenka Nora Návorková: 22 points (slowfox)
Jurors critique performances and betting markets point to elimination
Jury critiques varied significantly across the performances. Tatiana Drexler noted that the rumba by Luciana Tomášová and Robin Ondráček lacked the expected rhythmic precision, while Zdeněk Chlopčík praised the energy displayed by Marta Jandová. Regarding Tomáš Matonoha’s slowfox, Chlopčík suggested that the actor focus on greater concentration to better enjoy the dance.
Prior to the broadcast, betting market reports indicated that Tomáš Matonoha and Marta Jandová were the most likely candidates for elimination based on their cumulative scores. While Matonoha held the lowest aggregate score of 93 points, audience voting can often override jury rankings, as demonstrated by the actor’s survival in a previous evening despite low scores.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was the elimination cancelled on November 7?
The decision fit into the theme of the show’s 20th-anniversary celebrations, allowing all six remaining pairs to advance to the November 14 broadcast.
How do the points from this round affect the next show?
The points earned by each pair during this round are carried over to the next episode, where they will be combined with the scores from the upcoming performance.
How many couples remain in the competition?
Following the decision to skip the elimination on November 7, all six pairs remain in the competition. The field will be narrowed to five pairs after the next broadcast.
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