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Polsat Dancing with the Stars: Orchestra Disputes & Updates

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The 19th edition of “Dancing with the Stars” (Taniec z Gwiazdami) on Polsat continues to face production controversies and participant updates. A dispute involving the show’s orchestra persists after musician Mariusz Mielczarek reported that he and several colleagues were dismissed, allegedly due to their age. The Polish Musicians' Union has requested explanations from Polsat and the show’s producers regarding these terminations. In ~~recent competition developments, Marta ‘Mandaryna’ Wiśniewska expressed surprise at her performance level after receiving 22 points in~~ the ~~second~~ third episode, noting that ballroom dancing is more challenging than anticipated. Following social media comments by Michał Wiśniewski regarding her partner Krystian Rzymkiewicz, Mandaryna clarified that she viewed the remarks positively, stating they are connected by energy; Rzymkiewicz echoed this sentiment. Upcoming programming includes a special “Maryla Night” ~~for the third episode. Renowned~~ was held, featuring singer Maryla Rodowicz ~~will join the panel~~ as a ~~fifth judge, and~~ guest judge. During the ~~remaining 11 competing pairs will perform to her greatest hits. Additionally, participants are preparing~~ episode, Mandaryna and Krystian Rzymkiewicz earned 39 points for ~~a “family episode.” In this context,~~ their rumba, while Helena Englert ~~has expressed a desire to be judged on her own merits rather than her family name, despite her parents, Jan Englert~~ and ~~Beata Ścibakówna, being approached~~ Roman Osadchiy received 41 points for ~~potential appearances. Janja Lesar remains confirmed as~~ their jive. However, the episode sparked viewer controversy regarding the scoring of Izabela Kuna and Michał Bartkiewicz; despite earning 35 points for their samba, social media users accused the jury of favoritism and providing “inflated marks” compared to other contestants. Following their cha-cha performance, Matteo Brunetti and Izabela Skierska were eliminated. Although the pair had previously received high scores, including a ~~choreographer~~ perfect ten, Brunetti expressed disappointment that his dream of reaching the final had ended. Following the broadcast, Skierska remained silent for ~~Latin American dances.~~ nearly a day, leading Brunetti to suggest she required personal space to process the elimination.

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