Joachim Llambi, Motsi Mabuse and Jorge Gonzalez returned as judges.
[1] Like in the previous seasons during the launch show the 14 celebrities found out which professional dancer they will dance with for the next few weeks.
At the end of the show the couple with the highest combined points was granted immunity from the first elimination in the following week.
Due to a COVID-19 infection, Joachim Llambi was replaced by last year's winner Rúrik Gíslason.
Andrzej Cibis and Malika Dzumaev also tested positive for COVID-19 and where replaced by Jimmie Surles and Patricija Ionel.
[7][8] Due to his ongoing COVID-19 infection, Andrzej Cibis could not return as dance partner for Lilly zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg.
[10] As the winners of the evening, René & Kathrin received a bonus jury ranking point for the following show.
Due to COVID-19 infections, René & Kathrin were unable to perform and Renata Lusin was replaced by Patricija Ionel.
[19] The couples performed a freestyle to celebrate their magic moment in life and competeted in a dance duel.