Groovin' 2025: Is Fabian Hambüchen Unbeatable? - Now, Fitness Guru Takes On the Dance Floor
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Profile of Gymnast Candidate Fabian Hambüchen: Insights from "Let's Dance" Contestant - Party-bound contender Fabian Hambüchen, gymnastics ace and failed dance-off participant, secures a spot on the lineup.
Get ready to boogie down! Every Friday night, celebrities step out onto the dance floor with professional partners in RTL's popular competition "Let's Dance". This year's lineup includes Motsi Mabuse, Joachim Llambi, and Jorge González on the judging panel. Stern has all the Artist Bios for you. Here's one to watch out for: Fabian Hambüchen.
Who's That Guy? Fabian Hambüchen, Ex-Athletic Phenom
Born: October 25, 1987, in Bergisch Gladbach, North Rhine-WestphaliaResidence: GießenMarital Status: Married to Fitness Trainer Viktoria Hambüchen-DiesterbeckKnown For: Stellar Career in Artistic Gymnastics
The Big Wins
Fabian Hambüchen discovered gymnastics at just four years old and got his first taste of success under the tutelage of his father, Wolfgang Hambüchen, a former gymnast himself. By age sixteen, Hambüchen competed in the Olympic Games in Athens. Over the next decade, he participated in three more Olympics, culminating in a gold medal win on the rings in Rio de Janeiro in 2016. With 23 international medals and 40 German championship titles to his name, Hambüchen is the most successful gymnast in German history and was named Germany's Sportsman of the Year twice[4].
Why Get Down on the Dance Floor?
Since retiring from competitive sports, Fabian Hambüchen has made a name for himself in the world of television. Alongside his father, he appeared on the celebrity edition of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?", took a leap of faith off the 10-meter platform in "Diving", and even stepped into the ring for a bout in "TV Total – Celebrity Wrestling". The dance floor is his latest challenge. "I'm super pumped to be part of 'Let's Dance' because I need to get out of my comfort zone. It'll be exciting and I have the utmost respect for every dancer's performance. I'll give it my all and try to get as far as I can," the 37-year-old shared with RTL[6].
Fun Facts
- Dubbed "Turnfloh" due to his height of 1.63 meters[1]
- An avid supporter and honorary member of 1. FC Köln[1]
- Ran into some trouble with the law in 2024 for disposing of his waste at his neighbor's[1]
- Published a book about his life and career titled "Fabian Hambüchen: The Autobiography" at 22 years old[1]
Meet the Other "Let's Dance" 2025 Contestants:
- Jeanette Biedermann (44), Musician
- selfiesandra (25), Podcaster and Influencer
- Marie Mouroum (32), Stuntwoman
- Leyla Lahouar (28), Reality TV Star
- Paola Maria (31), Content Creator
- Christine Neubauer (62), Actress
- Simone Thomalla (59), Actress
- Roland Trettl (53), TV Chef
- Osan Yaran (38), Comedian
- Diego Pooth (21), Golf Pro
- Taliso Engel (22), Para-Swimmer
- Fabian Hambüchen (37), Former Professional Athlete
- Marc Eggers (38), Entertainer
- Ben Zucker (41), Musician
Note from the editor: Stern is part of RTL Germany[7]
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- As Fabian Hambüchen takes on the dance floor in RTL's popular competition "Let's Dance", the Westphalian podcaster and ex-athletic phenom faces a new challenge, venturing into the world of entertainment beyond his sports-analysis and gymnastics career.
- Dancers from all walks of life will battle it out in the next season of "Let's Dance", including celebrities such as Jeanette Biedermann, selfiesandra, and the top-performing gymnast in German history, Fabian Hambüchen.
- Social-media influencers and entertainment personalities like selfiesandra and Fabian Hambüchen will be joining celebrities from the music, sports, and acting industries for RTL's prominent dance show, "Let's Dance".
- The dance show, "Let's Dance", is set to feature Fabian Hambüchen, a former professional athlete with 23 international medals and 40 German championship titles, stepping out of his comfort zone and into a new realm of entertainment.
- Joining his fellow "Let's Dance" contestants, Fabian Hambüchen, the 37-year-old ex-gymnast, expressed his enthusiasm for the dance competition, vowing to bring his best performance and gain the audience's respect, following the footsteps of dancers in the industry.
