Danse avec les stars : Stéphane Bern éliminé après un face-à-face intense

The competition on Danse avec les stars (Dance with the Stars) continues to heat up as the fifteenth season progresses. This past Friday, February 20th, twelve couples performed new choreographies, facing challenges set by guest judge Malika Benjelloun, a former professor from Star Academy. However, the evening also brought the first elimination of the season.

A Night of Challenges and Emotional Performances

The evening began with singer Emma and her partner Dorian Rollin performing a rumba, earning a score of 37 points. Despite the respectable score, Emma was visibly disappointed and reportedly broke down in tears in the arms of Maghla. Lucie Bernardoni then captivated the audience with a tango, receiving a 9 from judges Mel Charlot and Malika Benjelloun.

Laure Manaudou shared a vulnerable side during her rumba, while Ian Ziering received support from his partner Denitsa Ikonomova’s companion, François Alu. A surprise of the night came with Julien Lieb being excused from the quickstep due to an injury. He explained he was “not far from an operation that could have cost me the adventure,” but hopes to return to the competition soon.

Did You Know? Samuel Bambi received the first 10 of the season from judge Mel Charlot.

Stéphane Bern Says Farewell

Juju Fitcats impressed with a samba, and Marcus delivered a poetic contemporary performance. A mid-performance twist saw Maghla change partners, with Elsa Bois stepping in for Adrien Caby. Miss France 2025, Angélique Angarni-Filopon, received encouragement after her tango, while Samuel Bambi led the rankings with 46 points.

However, Stéphane Bern and Calisson Goasdoué found themselves in a difficult position, receiving a total of 29 points after a quickstep that required incorporating a charleston. Chris Marques acknowledged the difficulty of the challenge, giving them a score of 5. After facing Marcus and Marie Denigot, Stéphane Bern, described by Camille Combal as the “mascotte of the adventure,” was eliminated from the competition.

Expert Insight: The elimination of a well-known personality like Stéphane Bern demonstrates the high stakes and unpredictable nature of competition shows, where public vote and judges’ scores can quickly alter a contestant’s trajectory.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who was the first contestant eliminated from Danse avec les stars this season?

Philippe Lellouche was the first contestant eliminated from the season on February 13th.

Who were the judges for this week’s performances?

The judges were Fauve Hautot, Jean-Marc Généreux, Chris Marques, Mel Charlot, and guest judge Malika Benjelloun.

What happened during Maghla’s performance?

Maghla had to change partners mid-choreography, with Elsa Bois replacing Adrien Caby.

As the competition narrows, will the remaining couples be able to maintain their momentum, and what new challenges will the judges introduce in the coming weeks?