StarDance competition faces unexpected withdrawal due to injury

The premiere of the StarDance competition in Prague was marked by an unexpected development when actress Petra Nesvačilová and her partner Filip Hudlický were forced to withdraw. Nesvačilová suffered a broken leg after falling into camera rails during a rehearsal at the Výstaviště exhibition grounds. Despite her attempts to continue with medical assistance, doctors advised against it.

Czech Television confirmed that the competition rules will remain unchanged, meaning one pair will still be eliminated in the upcoming round on October 17. Because licensing conditions prevent the immediate introduction of a replacement pair, the competition will proceed with one fewer couple than originally planned. Possible future adjustments could include reducing the number of finalists or implementing a non-elimination round.