Couples danced cha-chu, rumba and quikstep to tunes from famous musicals. But the first performance belonged to the singer Kateřina Maria Fialová and her colleague Christian Pekar, who performed a piece from the musical The Greatest Showman with the dancers. The dancers then also accompanied the competing couples.
Lucie Vondráčková and Lukáš Bartuněk
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Lucie Vondráčková and Lukáš Bartuněk
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The first competition number was the cha-cha of the actress and singer Lucie Vondráčková and Lukáš Bartuňek to the song from the musical Moulin Rouge Lady Marmalade. Marek Eben recalled that Vondráčková hosted the program Marmeláda as a child. The jury praised the dance. “Lucie you just keep getting better and better,” said Richard Genzer. He gave the couple together with Tatiana Drexler an eight, Jan Tománek a seven.
Jana Paulová and Robin Ondráček
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Jana Paulová and Robin Ondráček
Actress Jana Paulová and Robin Ondráček danced the quikstep to the tune from the musical Chicago. “You look posh, you look charming, you can play it so you almost don’t see you tripping over Robin’s feet,” laughed Drexler. “It was a bit nervous today,” added Tománek. According to Genzer, Jana’s legs got sclerosis, but from the waist up Jana was happy. “I screwed up a bit today, but you can handle it,” Paul laughed. Jen Drexler awarded the dance a seven, Genzer and Tománek six.
Martina Ptáčková and Dominik Vodička
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Martina Ptáčková and Dominik Vodička
Martina Ptáčková and Dominik Vodička danced the rumba to a song from the musical Jesus Christ Superstar. According to Martina, dancing is much more complicated than wrestling. “With him, I know I have to beat my opponent, here I don’t know anything,” she laughed. “I’m satisfied, I feel with Martina that every round is more relaxed,” praised his dancer Dominik Vodička.
“You don’t give up, you can see that you are a fighter and that’s good. Keep fighting,” Tománek said. “You keep getting better and Dominik does great choreography that he can cover well,” added Drexler. The jury agreed and raised a six three times.
Marta Dancingerová and Martin Prágr
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Marta Dancingerová and Martin Prágr
The second cha-cha to the song from Muzikál ze změna belonged to the actress Marta Dancingerová and Martin Prágro. Marek Eben was afraid that the inscription on Marty’s jersey, which bore the letters EHS, meant that Eben had gone terribly wrong. However, the actress did not confirm this to him, because she herself did not know what the sign meant. The jury was enthusiastic about the dance. “Classroom teacher Tatiana is absolutely delighted, it was great,” said Drexler. And for the first time, she drew nines three times.
Patrik Hartl and Tereza Prucková
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Patrik Hartl and Tereza Prucková
To the song from the musical Hello, Dolly! writer Patrik Hartl and Tereza Prucková danced quikstep. “You never lose your mind, do you?” Eben asked Hartl after the dance. “Not here, he answered,” answered Hartl. And when asked what song he would choose if he ran for president, he answered that it probably doesn’t need to be too cheerful. In the haze of his election to the Castle, the whole conversation revolved around dancing. “I think you have a good chance of going far in this competition because the people love you,” predicted Tatiana Drexler of his prospects in the competition. The jury agreed and gave three sevens.
Filip Blažek and Adriana Mašková
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Filip Blažek and Adriana Mašková
Actor Filip Blažek and Adriana Mašková danced a rumba to a song from the musical Rent. “There are dances that are perfect and you don’t enjoy them, and then there are dances that aren’t perfect, but you enjoy them a lot. And I enjoyed your dance, even though there wasn’t much rumba,” said Tománek. Genzer also agreed with this. “You look very natural in everything you perform. I think there was enough rumba, but sometimes you looked for yourself in music,” said Drexler, on the other hand. And again they voted unanimously when they raised the seven three times.
Oskar Hes and Kateřina Bartuněk Hrstková
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Oskar Hes and Kateřina Bartuněk Hrstková
The finale of the evening was provided by actor Oskar Hes and Kateřina Bartuněk Hrstková, who danced quikstep to a song from the musical Varieté. “You’d be destined for a musical,” marveled Eben. “Well, besides, I miss singing,” Hes argued.
“I’m glad you’re a good actor, a good dancer, if you were a good singer, I’d be mad,” Genzer said. “Your show is flawless, it’s fifteen points, but there were minor mistakes in the quickstep,” said Tománek. “We have high standards for you,” Drexler explained. Nevertheless, their dance received the highest rating and the only two tens of the fifth night. And that from Genzer and Drexler. Tomanek gave an eight.
Moderators Marek Eben and Tereza Kostková announced that there will be no Stardance TV competition next year. But people will not miss it, because the best who passed the competition with a live band, judges and moderators will go to six Czech cities as part of the StarDance Tour. He will perform in Karlovy Vary, Liberec, Pardubice, Brno, Ostrava and Prague. Viewers of Czech Television will see a montage from these evenings on New Year’s Eve 2025.
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StarDance Highlights: A Night of Glamour, Gaffes, and Giddy Dancing
Welcome to another whirlwind episode of StarDance, where glitz meets grace, and a grabbed toe or two is just part of the fun! Last night’s performances were filled with cha-chas, rumbas, quiksteps, and, of course, a hefty helping of musical magic. Let’s dive into the twirling spectacle, shall we?
The Night’s Opening Act
Kateřina Maria Fialová and her partner Christian Pekar kick-started the evening with a number from The Greatest Showman. A roaring success, if you will. Can you imagine being so talented that you wake up every day and say, “Yes, I’ll just sing a little and dance a lot”? If only my local karaoke bar had that kind of dynamism!
Star Performers of the Evening
Lucie Vondráčková and Lukáš Bartuněk
First up in the hot seat was actress and singer Lucie Vondráčková with her cha-cha to “Lady Marmalade” from Moulin Rouge. Marek Eben couldn’t resist rehashing Lucie’s childhood hosting gig on Marmeláda. Imagine watching your life flash before your eyes as you cha-cha away; we’d rate that a solid “you can do it!” So far, so good, as the jury threw around an eight from Genzer and a seven from Tománek, a real treat for anyone’s evening!
Jana Paulová and Robin Ondráček
Then we had Jana Paulová and Robin Ondráček’s quikstep to a number from Chicago. “You look posh,” remarked Drexler, before delivering the killer line about tripping over feet. Think of it as a dance-to-stand-up comedy crossover! The couple received a solid score, though Tománek could only muster a ‘cripple’ six. Say it ain’t so!
Martina Ptáčková and Dominik Vodička
And who could forget the rumba by Martina Ptáčková and Dominik Vodička to a number from Jesus Christ Superstar? Martina declared dancing tougher than wrestling—well, she didn’t have to pin anyone to the floor this time! That’s progress, right? The judges dished out three sixes, but it turns out I had more fun watching that than they had dancing it!
Marta Dancingerová and Martin Prágr
Marta continued with another cha-cha dancing to “Muzikál ze změna”. Poor Marek worried about a jersey inscription that left everyone guessing. Yet, no worries there; the jury tossed out nines like they were candy at a parade! The start of a dance revolution, folks, and we’re here for it!
Patrik Hartl and Tereza Prucková
Our very own writer, Patrik Hartl, wowed audiences with a quikstep to “Hello, Dolly!”. When asked about his sanity in this competition, he replied, “Not here,” and let’s face it; we’ve all said that at some point, haven’t we? The judges recognized his potential for more than just writing and rewarded him with three sevens. Who’s ready for his political dance tour?
Filip Blažek and Adriana Mašková
Filip and Adriana, dancing the rumba to a song from Rent, gave us another round of “Oh, wow! Dance isn’t about perfection, but enjoyment!” But hold your horses; it better have enough rumba! The judges gave them unanimously sevens. Honestly, what is with all the agreement? Where are the feuds?
Oskar Hes and Kateřina Bartuněk Hrstková
The grand finale featured Oskar Hes and Kateřina, who leaped into the quikstep finale like pros! “You’re destined for a musical,” said Eben. If they were singing, we’d have a standing ovation every night, let me tell you! Topping it off, their dance received a standing applause, rated tens by two of the judges—a unicorn of dance ratings!
Scores & Final Thoughts
| Couple | Dance | Jury Points |
|---|---|---|
| Lucie Vondráčková & Lukáš Bartuněk | Cha-cha | 23 |
| Jana Paulová & Robin Ondráček | Quikstep | 19 |
| Martina Ptáčková & Dominik Vodička | Rumba | 18 |
| Marta Dancingerová & Martin Prágr | Cha-cha | 27 |
| Patrik Hartl & Tereza Prucková | Quikstep | 21 |
| Filip Blažek & Adriana Mašková | Rumba | 21 |
| Oskar Hes & Kateřina Bartuněk Hrstková | Quikstep | 28 |
And before we sign off, a cheeky announcement: Marek Eben and Tereza Kostková have confirmed no Stardance TV competition next year. But fear not, the crème de la crème will still spin their way through Czech cities on a tour! Catch the montage this New Year’s Eve; if you think the dancing was fabulous last night, just wait until you see the edited footage with all the best bits!
In Conclusion
What a night to remember, full of laughter, competition, and a generous sprinkling of talent. Get your popcorn stocked; the dance floor awaits!
In an enchanting display of rhythm and grace, couples took to the dance floor, showcasing their talent in cha-cha, rumba, and quickstep, all set to exhilarating tunes from beloved musicals. The glamorous evening commenced with a captivating performance by the talented singer Kateřina Maria Fialová and her partner Christian Pekar, who mesmerized the audience with a piece from the hit musical The Greatest Showman alongside the dancing contestants.
Lucie Vondráčková and Lukáš Bartuněk
Photo: Michal Šula, Novinky
The first competition number featured the dynamic duo of actress and singer Lucie Vondráčková and her dance partner Lukáš Bartuňek, who dazzled with their cha-cha performance to the iconic “Lady Marmalade” from Moulin Rouge. Marek Eben delightedly reminisced about Vondráčková’s childhood as the host of the show Marmeláda. The jury was highly impressed with their performance, with Richard Genzer applauding her progress by stating, “Lucie, you just keep getting better and better.” The couple received high marks: an eight from Genzer and a seven from Jan Tománek.
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The stage then lit up with the captivating quikstep performed by actress Jana Paulová and her partner Robin Ondráček, dancing to an exhilarating number from the musical Chicago. The panel of judges had their share of lighthearted humor, with Drexler humorously commenting, “You look posh, you look charming; you played so well that you almost made tripping over Robin’s feet look effortless.” Although Paulová expressed feeling nervous, she took it in stride and laughed off her minor slip-ups. The judges scored their dance, giving Drexler a seven and Genzer and Tománek awarding six points each.
Martina Ptáčková and Dominik Vodička
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Martina Ptáčková and her dancing partner Dominik Vodička captivated the audience with a sensuous rumba to a song from the classic musical Jesus Christ Superstar. Comparing the intricacies of dance to her previous wrestling experience, Martina humorously noted, “Dancing is much more complicated than wrestling.” Despite the challenges, she expressed satisfaction with her performance and acknowledged her growing comfort with the dance. Tománek encouraged her fighting spirit, praising her relentless pursuit of improvement, while the panel awarded the duo three consistent sixes.
Marta Dancingerová and Martin Prágr
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Next up was Marta Dancingerová, who alongside Martin Prágr showcased their lively cha-cha to a song from the musical Muzikál ze změna. Marek Eben made light of an inscription on Dancingerová’s jersey, uncertain about its meaning, yet the actress remained blissfully unaware as well. The judges were overwhelmingly enthusiastic about their performance, with Drexler exclaiming her delight, “Classroom teacher Tatiana is absolutely thrilled; it was great,” and awarding the couple a record-breaking three nines.
Patrik Hartl and Tereza Prucková
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In a spirited quickstep performance to a song from the musical Hello, Dolly!, author Patrik Hartl and his partner Tereza Prucková commanded attention on the dance floor. Marek Eben playfully questioned Hartl, “You never lose your mind, do you?” to which Hartl cleverly responded with a laugh. Drexler, sensing Hartl’s magnetic appeal, predicted great success for him in the competition. The judges were in agreement with their scores, giving the couple three sevens for their lively performance.
Filip Blažek and Adriana Mašková
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Actor Filip Blažek and his dance partner Adriana Mašková gracefully performed a rumba set to a number from the musical Rent. Tománek spoke about the beauty of their dance, saying, “There are dances that are perfect yet lack enjoyment, and then there are those that aren’t perfect but bring great joy. I thoroughly enjoyed your dance.” Although there were some moments of uncertainty, the judges unanimously awarded them with consistent sevens, appreciating their natural chemistry on the dance floor.
Oskar Hes and Kateřina Bartuněk Hrstková
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The grand finale of the evening was brought to life by actor Oskar Hes and his partner Kateřina Bartuněk Hrstková, who delivered a masterful quickstep to a lively number from the musical Varieté. Marek Eben was left in awe, proclaiming, “You’d be destined for a musical.” The judges expressed high expectations, with Genzer noting how close they were to perfection, awarding their performance an impressive rating, including the only two tens of the night. Tomanek also praised them, giving an eight, showing the audience just how high the bar had been set this evening.
Moderators Marek Eben and Tereza Kostková revealed exciting news that there will be no StarDance TV competition next year. However, fans of the show will not be disappointed as the best contestants who have dazzled throughout the competition will tour six cities across the Czech Republic. Audiences in places like Karlovy Vary, Liberec, Pardubice, Brno, Ostrava, and Prague will be treated to live performances. A special montage of these evenings will be aired on Czech Television for viewers to enjoy on New Year’s Eve 2025.
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Raising them as the highlight of the night. The performance was electric, showcasing their synergy and pristine technique. The judges were equally impressed, awarding the couple a commendable total of twelve points, with enthusiastic feedback on both their chemistry and execution.
The evening was a whirlwind of talent, laughter, and mesmerizing performances that left the audience enthralled. From the playful interactions between the judges and contestants to the dazzling dance numbers, every moment contributed to an unforgettable experience.
As we wrap up this segment, we look forward to next year’s tour, promising to deliver even more fantastic performances throughout Czech cities. Keep an eye out for the New Year’s Eve montage showcasing the best of the season. What a spectacular journey it has been on the dance floor! Until next time, keep dancing!