Simone Thomalla Boldly Takes to the Dance Floor in Let's Dance: Reasons Revealed - Thomalla Explains Reasons Behind Her Participation on Let's Dance
Title: Let's Groove 2025: ZDF Steps Up for Simone Thomalla's Stint
Get ready to boogie down, as RTL's popular dance extravaganza, "Let's Groove," kicks off on February 21! Each week, you'll see famous faces shaking their groove things alongside skilled dancers. Joining the jury this year are Motsi Mabuse, Joachim Llambi, and Jorge Gonzalez. Buckle up, here's your first sneak peek: Simone Thomalla.
Simone Thomalla: The Steel Magnolia of German Screen
Born: April 11, 1965, LeipzigCurrent Hangout: BerlinMarital Status: Single at HeartMerited for: "Tatort," "Spring"
A Dance to Remember
From gracing our screens in series like "Our Teacher, Dr. Specht" in the 90s, to captivating us as Commissioner Eva Saalfeld in Leipzig's "Tatort" from 2008 to 2015, and taking the lead as Katja Baumann in the successful ZDF series "Spring" since 2011, Simone Thomalla has solidified her position as a prominent figure in German entertainment. With another episode lined up for 2026, it seems her stirring success story has yet to slow down.
Stepping onto the Dance Floor
In an exclusive interview, Thomalla shared her motivation for joining "Let's Groove." "I aim to celebrate my milestone birthday shimmying on the dance floor fitter than ever," she said, gearing up for her 60th birthday on April 11. To make this a reality, production for the new season of "Spring" has been rescheduled, allowing Thomalla to grace the "Let's Groove" stage.
Fun Facts
- Simone Thomalla's design-savvy dad, Alfred Thomalla, lent his touch to the set of "Our Sandman" and was responsible for the sets of "Three Nuts for Cinderella."
- In 2015, the actress made headlines alongside her daughter Sophia on the cover of "Playboy" as part of the "Germany's 25 most beautiful stars" feature.
- Sophia Thomalla is the offspring of Simone's relationship with theater actor André Vetters, with whom she was married from 1991 to 1995.
14 Fabulous Faces to Watch in "Let's Groove" 2025:
- 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 and Host
- 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
- Leyla Lahouar (28), Reality TV Star (eliminated in Show 3)
- Roland Trettl (53), TV Chef and Host (eliminated in Show 2)
- Osan Yaran (38), Comedian (eliminated in Show 1)
- Note from the editor: The stern, published by RTL Germany, is the source of this invaluable insider information.
- Simone Thomalla, with her extensive experience in entertainment and dancing roles, is set to join the dancers on RTL's "Let's Groove."
- In preparation for her 60th birthday, Simone Thomalla decided to showcase her dancing skills on "Let's Dance," which is scheduled to take place on RTL.
- Motsi Mabuse, Joachim Llambi, and Jorge Gonzalez, alongside the dancers, will form the jury for the upcoming "Let's Groove" season, where Simone Thomalla is one of the contestants.
