"Let's Dance"-Profi Gets Engaged - 'Let's Dance' star Kathrin Menzinger announces surprise engagement after seven years
Kathrin Menzinger, a seasoned professional dancer on Let's Dance, has announced her engagement to boyfriend Maximilian 'Max' Kumptner. The couple, who have been together for seven years, got engaged during a romantic holiday in Asia. The news comes just before the start of the show's 19th season, where Menzinger will continue as a dancer.
Menzinger first joined Let's Dance in 2015 and became a familiar face over the next decade. In 2022, she won the competition alongside partner René Casselly. Her engagement was revealed in early 2025, shortly before the new season begins on February 27 at 8:15 PM on RTL.
The proposal took place during a beach getaway in Asia, where Kumptner surprised her. Colleagues from the show quickly shared their congratulations, including fellow dancers Ekaterina Leonova, Malika Dzumaev, Marta Arndt, Christina Hänni, and Renata Lusin. Even judge Motsi Mabuse and Menzinger's former dance partner—and ex-fiancé—Vadim Garbuzov sent well-wishes.
Menzinger and Kumptner have kept their relationship private for most of their seven years together. The engagement marks a new chapter for the dancer, who remains a key figure on the popular RTL programme.
The couple's engagement follows a decade of Menzinger's work on Let's Dance, where she has been both a competitor and a professional dancer. With the 19th season approaching, she will return to the show while preparing for her wedding. The announcement has drawn support from colleagues and fans alike.
