# Dominik Smaruj Dancing with the Stars participation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/dominik-smaruj-dancing-with-the-stars-participation
> Updated: 2026-10-20T19:17:30.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Actor Dominik Smaruj participated in the 19th season of the Polish television program ‘Taniec z gwiazdami’ (Dancing with the Stars) alongside partner Magda Tarnowska.

During the third episode of the competition, singer Maryla Rodowicz appeared as a guest judge and praised Smaruj, calling him a ‘przystojniak’ (handsome man) and expressing a desire to dance with him. Smaruj responded to the compliment by expressing his affection for the singer. He also noted that while media attention is intense, the program represents a significant career moment for him and his wife, Urszula Kobiela.

Following his participation, Smaruj discussed the pressures of the competition, including the rigorous training and public scrutiny involved. He also used the platform to address the financial realities of the acting profession, noting that even roles in popular series do not always ensure financial stability.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-20: Polsat's Dancing with the Stars sees jury changes and celebrity guest appearances

The 19th season of ‘Dancing with the Stars’ features new juror Julia Wieniawa and a guest appearance by singer Edyta Górniak.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dominik-smaruj-discusses-dancing-with-the-stars-experience

### 2026-09-22: Maryla Rodowicz praises Dominik Smaruj on ‘Taniec z gwiazdami’

Singer Maryla Rodowicz praised ‘Taniec z gwiazdami’ participant Dominik Smaruj as a ‘handsome man’ during a radio interview, expressing a desire to dance with him.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/maryla-rodowicz-praises-dominik-smaruj-on-taniec-z-gwiazdami

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