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With maximum score! This is how Gabriel Kelly dances his way to victory in the “Let’s Dance” finale
The “Let’s Dance” trophy has a new owner!
For over three months, Gabriel Kelly gave it his all on “Let’s Dance”, set point records and danced his way into the hearts of countless fans. Now it’s clear: It was worth it! Gabriel can call himself the new “Dancing Star 2024”. Read here how he won the title in the final and what other exciting surprises there were.
The golden opening can be seen in the video.
Gabriel Kelly dances the best samba of all seasons at the jury dance
It is already clear from the grand opening of the celebrities and professionals that this finale is going to be big, and really big. After the golden opening dance, Detlef D! Soost gets going. He and Ekaterina Leonova perform the jury dance – a slow waltz. Joachim Llambi praises them: “You did the first step very, very well.” They are rewarded with 27 points.
Jana follows with her rumba – she also manages to convince the jury. Joachim Llambi thinks: “It was a beautiful, sensual and erotic rumba!” And Jorge reminds us of his verdict at the beginning of the season: “I told you this chick is a secret weapon.” She also gets 27 points.
True to the motto: The best comes last, Gabriel’s jury samba drives everyone in the studio crazy. The jury gives him a standing ovation and a very special compliment from Joachim Llambi: “I’ve never seen that in 17 seasons. The best samba of all the candidates.”
In the video: Here Gabriel dances the best samba of all seasons
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Joachim Llambi about Gabriel Kelly: “He is simply the best!”
After the jury dance comes the favorite dance. Here, too, the three finalists left their hearts on the dance floor.
Detlef shows a samba, Jana a quickstep. Both get a fantastic 29 points. Only Gabriel can top that. He gets the maximum points again for his tango and Joachim Llambi says clearly: “No one has managed to achieve such good final positions. He is simply the best!”
There are 30 points for all “Let’s Dance” final freestyles
And how could a “Let’s Dance” finale end better than with the personal freestyles?
Detlef D! Soost shines as the “Man in Black” and can no longer hold back his emotions after this special dance. He and Ekaterina lie in each other’s arms, crying. There can only be one score for this freestyle: 30!
Jana and Vadim follow suit. They rock the dance floor with their Beyonce medley dance. Here too, Mr. Llambi praises her: “I have to tell you honestly, you did a great job!” Of course, there are also 30 points here.
And then it comes, the moment when the last dance of the evening is danced. It belongs to Gabriel with his final freestyle to the theme “Romeo and Juliet”. Motsi has to fight back tears. Her verdict is: “Malika, what you did with Gabriel was really brilliant!” Joachim Llambi thinks: “All three freestyles were great, you let out the Kelly again!” Gabriel also gets 30 points from the jury.
In the video: Detlef D! Soost becomes Will Smith
Music tip: By the way, you can get the full “Let’s Dance” experience on RTL+. Here you will definitely find the right music to dance to and in addition the Favorite songs of our “Let’s Dance” jury
With 90 points, Gabriel Kelly is chosen as the perfect “Dancing Star 2024”
With three times 30 points, Gabriel Kelly had an absolutely perfect evening of dancing. And anyone who is that good can also be awarded the title of “Dancing Star 2024” at the end of the final evening.
He wins the 17th season of “Let’s Dance”. Directly behind him in second place are Jana and Vadim. Detlef and Ekaterina can be happy with third place.
This is what winners look like. Malika and Gabriel are overjoyed with the trophy.
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Surprise for Tony Bauer!
Unfortunately, Tony Bauer had to leave “Let’s Dance” early due to his health, but he is now taking part in another RTL show. Together with Dieter Bohlen, Bruce Darnell and Ekaterina Leonova, he will be on the jury of “Das Supertalent” in 2024.
After the grand finale comes the “Let’s Dance” tour
The “Let’s Dance” finale has barely been danced when there is another surprise for the finalists Jana, Gabriel and Detlef. The three are taking part in the big “Let’s Dance” tour.
Would you like to sit in the audience at the big live tour? Get tickets here!
In the video: The 17th season of “Let’s Dance” was so eventful
Outlook: There will be one last “Let’s Dance” show in 2024
Before the dance journey comes to an end in 2024, the professionals will have their turn again on Friday, May 31. They will compete against each other in the big “Let’s Dance” professional challenge.
All dance videos from the 17th “Let’s Dance” season are available here in the playlist
Stream “Let’s Dance” on TV and on RTL+
You can watch the big professional challenge of “Let’s Dance” 2024 on May 31st from 8.15 p.m. on RTL. The show will run parallel to the TV broadcast also on RTL+ in live stream and afterwards you can also Watch anytime on RTL+. (rgä)