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Czech StarDance television program changes

Overview

The Czech dance competition StarDance is undergoing significant changes regarding its presentation and participant experiences. Long-time hosts Marek Eben and Tereza Kostková are stepping down after approximately twenty years, a transition described by former participant and choreographer Marek Dědík as an ‘earthquake for the program’. Their tenure concludes with the fourteenth season, which premiered on October 10, 2026, on Czech Television.

The season has been marked by several physical setbacks. Actress Petra Nesvačilová and partner Filip Hudlický were forced to withdraw after Nesvačilová suffered a broken leg. Other injuries include actor Tomas Sean Pšenička, who reported torn ligaments in a finger, and actress Sara Sandeva, who reported a tendon strain but managed to complete her third-round waltz with partner Daniel Makovec.

In terms of eliminations, tennis player Radek Štěpánek and partner Vanda Bartošová Dětinská were the first contestants removed. Following the fourth evening, singer Tomáš Polák and partner Adriana Mašková were eliminated. Actor Tomáš Matonoha, who advanced with partner Lenka Nora Návorková, also addressed the impact of public opinion, noting his sensitivity to toxic online attacks.

The fifth episode, marking the show's 20th anniversary, concluded without any eliminations. All six remaining couples were granted an additional week of training. During this special themed episode, Vojta Dyk received a perfect ten, while Luciana Tomášová and Robin Ondráček earned 30 points for their rumba. Behind the scenes, Czech Television has increased the cost of viewer voting from 13 CZK to 19 CZK per vote to cover rising communication costs.

Entities

StarDance · Czech Television · Marek Eben · Tereza Kostková · Česká televize

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Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 15 sources
    StarDance celebrates 20th anniversary with no contestant elimination

    StarDance celebrated its 20th anniversary by skipping the elimination process, allowing all six remaining couples to advance after a night of performances and guest appearances.

  2. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    StarDance contestants face social media criticism

    StarDance contestants Tomáš Polák and Tomáš Matonoha have faced varying levels of social media criticism and personal attacks following recent performances in the competition.

  3. [CULTURE] 11 sources
    StarDance: Tomáš Polák and Adriana Mašková eliminated

    Tomáš Polák and Adriana Mašková have left StarDance after receiving 21 points for their quickstep in the fourth round.

  4. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    StarDance contestants face injuries and behind-the-scenes preparations

    StarDance contestants face rising injury rates, including Sara Sandeva's tendon strain, amid intense behind-the-scenes preparations for the competition.

  5. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Czech Television increases StarDance voting costs

    Czech Television has raised StarDance voting fees from 13 CZK to 19 CZK per vote, citing inflation and rising communication costs.

  6. [CULTURE] 5 sources
    StarDance second broadcast sees Radek Štěpánek eliminated

    During the second live broadcast of StarDance, tennis player Radek Štěpánek was eliminated, while jury member Jana Burkiewiczová and other guests drew attention for their fashion choices.

  7. [CULTURE] 13 sources
    StarDance season 14 sees first elimination and high viewership

    The second episode of StarDance's 14th season saw Radek Štěpánek eliminated, while Vojtěch Dyk leads the competition amid various contestant injuries.

  8. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    StarDance competition launches in Czech Republic

    The StarDance competition has launched in the Czech Republic, featuring top scores for Vojtěch Dyk, while the ČT edu educational project brings dance to schools nationwide.

  9. [CULTURE] 4 sources
    StarDance competition faces unexpected withdrawal due to injury

    Actress Petra Nesvačilová and partner Filip Hudlický have withdrawn from StarDance after Nesvačilová suffered a broken leg during rehearsals, leaving the competition with one fewer pair.

  10. [CULTURE] 12 sources
    StarDance returns for 14th season on Czech Television

    The 14th season of StarDance premieres on Czech Television, featuring ten celebrity pairs and the return of judge Zdeněk Chlopčík, marking the final season for hosts Marek Eben and Tereza Kostková.

  11. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    StarDance dancers face low pay amid contest winners

    Marek Dědík has criticized the low pay for professional dancers on StarDance, citing insufficient compensation for training hours. Separately, Pavlína Zahnašová won diamond earrings in a show-related contest.

  12. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Zdeněk Chlopčík returns to StarDance judging panel

    Zdeněk Chlopčík returns to the StarDance judging panel, following the departure of hosts Marek Eben and Tereza Kostková.

  13. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    StarDance 2026 participants gather at British Embassy in Prague

    StarDance 2026 participants gathered at the British Embassy in Prague ahead of the new season, which will see host Marek Eben depart after 20 years. Czech Television confirmed the show will return in 2027.

  14. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    StarDance hosts Marek Eben and Tereza Kostková to depart show

    Hosts Marek Eben and Tereza Kostková are leaving the StarDance competition after nearly two decades, while contestants Marta Jandová and Martin Prágr discuss the challenges of the show.

  15. [CULTURE] 5 sources
    StarDance faces host changes and contestant performance challenges

    StarDance faces host changes as Tereza Kostková and Marek Eben depart, with Václav Kopta and Adéla Gondíková favored to replace them. Meanwhile, contestant Sara Prachař Sandeva reports performance anxiety.

Sources

aerotendencias.com · ahaonline.cz · aplausin.cz · blesk.cz · cervenykoberec.cz · ceskenoviny.cz · ceskokrumlovsky.denik.cz · denik.cz · extra.cz · hautes-alpes.fr · jankratky.blog.pravda.sk · kafe.cz · koktejl.azet.sk · krajskelisty.cz · kritiky.cz · lifee.cz · marianne.cz · mediaguru.cz · medium.seznam.cz · novinky.cz · podtatransky-kurier.sk · prozeny.blesk.cz · refresher.sk · SeznamZpravy.cz · sportsglass.com · super.cz · svetevity.sk · tanecnimagazin.cz · tiscali.cz · tvguru.cz · vlasta.cz · vp.fi · www1.pluska.sk · zena.aktualne.cz · zeny.iprima.cz · zivotvcesku.cz

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