"Steppin' Up" 2025: Slayin' it on the dance floor! 🕺💃 2025 - Now, ex-gymnast Fabian Hambüchen swaps the mat for the dance floor
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It's time to boogie down! Every Friday, we're graced by the presence of famous faces on RTL's hit dance show, "Let's Dance" (formerly known as "Dancing with the Stars"). This year, we've got Motsi Mabuse, Joachim Llambi, and Jorge González judging the moves. Let's take a peek at this year's lineup - starting with none other than Fabian Hambüchen!
Who is Fabian Hambüchen? 🤗
Born on 10/25/1987 in Bergisch Gladbach, North Rhine-Westphalia, Fabian Hambüchen calls Gießen home. He's hitched to fitness trainer Viktoria Hambüchen-Diesterbeck, and he's been stealing hearts since his career as an artistic gymnast took off.
What's his story? 🏅
Fabian started tumblin' at the age of 4, with his dad, Wolfgang Hambüchen, as his personal coach. Pretty cool, right? He quickly rose to the top, claiming his first wins by age 16. On to the Olympics in Athens in 2004! After competing in four Games, Fabian made a splash in Rio de Janeiro in 2016, taking home the gold on the horizontal bar 💪rique!
With 23 int’l medals and 40 German championship titles, Fabian's the gymnast Germany's most proud of, taking home the title of "Sportsman of the Year" twice.
Why's he joining "Let's Dance"? 🤔
Since retiring, Fabian's been a regular on the small screen, appearing on "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?," daring to jump from the 10-meter board in "Diving," and testing his moves in "TV Total - Celebrity Wrestling." This season, he grabs a new challenge by the horns, ready to shake his groove thing on the "Let's Dance" stage! “I can't wait to be part of 'Let's Dance'! I'm stepping out of my comfort zone, and I've got the utmost respect for every performer. Let's give it our all and see how far we can get!”
Bonus Fun Facts 🤩
- Turnfloh, he wasn't! Ambitious and short-statured at 1.63 meters, Fabian still packed a punch in the gymnastics world.
- He's a passionate supporter of 1. FC Köln, shout out to the "Geißböcke"!
- In 2024, it was trashy business with the cops after he was caught disposing his neighbor's garbage.
- At 22, he penned his autobiography, "Fabian Hambüchen: My Story," giving us a glimpse into his life and career.
Who else is joining the "Let's Dance" party? 🎉
- Jeanette Biedermann (44), a beloved musician 🎶
- selfiesandra (25), an entertaining podcaster & influencer 📹
- Marie Mouroum (32), a fearless stuntwoman 💪
- Leyla Lahouar (28), a reality TV darling 🌟
- Paola Maria (31), a vibrant content creator 🎬
- Christine Neubauer (62), a timeless actress 🌟
- Simone Thomalla (59), a captivating actress 🌟
- Roland Trettl (53), a tasty TV cook 🍳
- Osan Yaran (38), a witty comedian 🎭
- Diego Pooth (21), a talented golf prodigy
- Fabian Hambüchen, a celebrity from Westphalia, known for his gymnastics and television appearances, will join the dancers on RTL's dance show, "Let's Dance" in 2025.
- As a podcaster and social media influencer, selfiesandra will also be participating in the entertainment-filled dance show.
- Besides Fabian, other celebrities joining the "Let's Dance" party include Jeanette Biedermann, a renowned musician, Diego Pooth, a promising golfer, and Leyla Lahouar, a popular figure in reality TV.
- In the world of sports and sports analysis, Roland Trettl, a popular TV cook, and Osan Yaran, a witty comedian, will lend their skills to the dance show.
- Christine Neubauer, a timeless actress, and Simone Thomalla, a captivating actress, will add their star power to the lineup, bringing high-quality entertainment to the forefront.
