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Czech StarDance television program changes

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2026-11-07 21:56 UTC → 2026-11-08 14:19 UTC · added ~~removed~~

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 after receiving 21 points from the jury for their quickstep. Polák expressed emotion while thanking the production team, medical staff, and fans from his band, O5 a Radeček. His departure triggered mixed social media reactions, ranging from sympathy to harsh personal insults regarding his emotional displays. 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.

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