Simone Thomalla Explains Her Reason for Joining the Dance Floor in Let's Dance - Simone Thomalla Explains Her Reason behind Participating in Let's Dance
With a career spanning commissioner roles and village helper gigs, Simone Thomalla is stepping into uncharted territory — dancing! This time around, she's shaking things up for ZDF in the latest season of "Let's Dance," airing every Friday starting February 21. The panel of judges, consisting of Motsi Mabuse, Joachim Llambi, and Jorge Gonzalez, will be there to witness Simone's dance moves and offer their guidance.
Entertaining Pioneer
Born in Leipzig on April 11, 1965, Simone Thomalla calls Berlin home. She's best known for her roles in "Tatort" and "Spring," displaying her talents in series like "Our Teacher, Dr. Specht" throughout the 1990s. Her biggest break came with the Leipzig "Tatort" in 2008, where she starred as Commissioner Eva Saalfeld. Subsequently, she played Katja Baumann, the lead role in "Spring," for 14 episodes.
The Dance Calling
As she prepares to celebrate her birthday on April 11 (coming up soon), Simone aimed to grace the dance floor in top shape. To make this happen, ZDF postponed the filming of "Spring," making it possible for her to enter the RTL format arena.
Intriguing Tidbits
- Simone's father, Alfred Thomalla, worked on sets such as "Our Sandman" and "Three Hazelnuts for Cinderella."
- In 2015, Simone and her daughter Sophia made the cover of Playboy, taking the title "Germany's 25 most beautiful stars."
- Sophia, Simone's daughter, was born from her relationship with theater actor André Vetters, who she was married to from 1991 to 1995.
Gearing up for the "Let's Dance 2025" danceoff, 14 celebrities are set to strut their stuff on the floor. Joined by Simone, the lineup includes Jeanette Biedermann, selfiesandra, Marie Mouroum, Lelah Lahouar, Paola Maria, Christine Neubauer, Roland Trettl, Osan Yaran, Diego Pooth, Taliso Engel, Fabian Hambüchen, Marc Eggers, Ben Zucker, and more.
Editor's note: Confirmation for Simone Thomalla's presence in Let's Dance 2025 is still pending.
- Despite her background in acting and commissioner roles, Simone Thomalla has expressed her excitement to explore the world of dancing, especially considering that her residence is now in the same city as RTL, the broadcasting company responsible for "Let's Dance."
- Among the panel of judges for "Let's Dance," including Motsi Mabuse and Joachim Llambi, there's also a familiar face - Fabian Hambüchen, a former professional dancer and champion in "Dancing with the Stars."
- Aside from sharing the dance floor with other celebrities, Simone may also find herself dancing with Fabian Hambüchen, as rumors suggest that some contestants on "Let's Dance" will be paired with professional dancers, such as the talented Fabian.
