First Elimination of 'Dancing Stars' Draws 741,000 Viewers on ORF 1

On March 21, 2025, the popular dance competition 'Dancing Stars' aired its second episode on ORF 1, attracting a peak audience of 741,000 viewers. The episode featured the first elimination of the season, with contestants Stefan Koubek and Manuela Stöckl being the first couple to leave the competition.

The initial dance presentations at 8:15 PM captured the attention of an average of 650,000 viewers, resulting in a market share of 26%. Following this, the elimination decision at 10:40 PM was watched by an average of 588,000 viewers, achieving a higher market share of 32%. Among the younger demographic aged 12-29, the market shares were consistent, standing at 26% and 32%, respectively.

In his reflections after the results, Koubek expressed disappointment over their departure but acknowledged the enjoyment they experienced during their time on the show. He noted that both he and Stöckl had dedicated significant effort to their training and were disappointed by the outcome but accepted the decision gracefully. Koubek also mentioned his desire to continue dancing in the future, indicating plans to dance with his girlfriend.

The next episode of 'Dancing Stars' is set to air live on March 28, 2025, at 8:15 PM on ORF 1 and ORF ON. The upcoming show will feature various couples, including Paulus Bohl & Catharina Malek, Julia Cencig & Patrick Seebauer, and several others, promising an exciting continuation of the competition.

For fans eager to stay connected, ORF ON offers live streams and exclusive backstage content from the show. Viewers can also revisit past performances and access a dedicated video collection featuring all aspects of 'Dancing Stars' until November 23. The platform provides behind-the-scenes footage and personal streaming recommendations from show hosts and guest stars.

Additionally, fans can engage with the show through various interactive features available on mein.ORF.at. These include digital autographs from the contestants, interactive games, and shareable stickers for messaging platforms. The show is also actively promoted across ORF's social media channels, where audiences can find news updates, snapshots, and various engaging content related to the competition.