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Meet Fabian Hambüchen, Dancing His Way onto "Let's Dance" Stage
Get ready to witness a new side of Fabian Hambüchen as he joins the lineup for the upcoming season of "Let's Dance"! Known as the "Turnfloh" in his competitive gymnastics days, Hambüchen has transitioned from the Olympics to the dance floor, aiming to impress as a dancer. With its highly anticipated premiere on February 21, 2025, the popular RTL format "Let's Dance" will feature well-known personalities partnering with professional dancers. This year, judges Motsi Mabuse, Joachim Llambi, and Jorge González will join the show, along with host Fabian Hambüchen.
A Legendary Athlete Tries His Dance Moves
Born and Bred in Bergisch Gladbach
On October 25, 1987, German gymnast Fabian Hambüchen was born in Bergisch Gladbach, North Rhine-Westphalia. The self-proclaimed "small guy" With a height of 1.63 meters, Hambüchen gained the affectionate nickname "Turnfloh" that helped him earn his place among the nation's most successful athletes.
A Family Legacy in Gymnastics
Fabian's father, Wolfgang Hambüchen, was also a former gymnast, and his training began at the tender age of four. Hambüchen's gymnastics career continued to rise, ultimately leading to an impressive list of achievements.
Achieving Olympic Gold and Beyond
Hambüchen's career in artistic gymnastics saw numerous accomplishments, including:
- Representing Germany at the Olympics in Athens in 2004 at 16 years old
- Participating three more times in the Olympics
- Winning the gold medal on the horizontal bar at the 2016 Rio Olympics
- Gaining a total of 40 German championship titles
- Earning 23 international medals and being named Germany's Sportsman of the Year twice
A New Challenge: "Let's Dance"
Since retiring from competitive sports, Hambüchen has continued to engage in various television shows, competing in "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" celebrity edition, attempting to dive from a 10-meter board on "TV Total – Promi Wrestling", and even throwing himself into the ring as a wrestler.
Now, the dance floor is where Fabian Hambüchen is set to challenge himself: "I'm really looking forward to being part of 'Let's Dance' because I have to step out of my comfort zone. It will be very exciting, and I have the utmost respect for the performance of each individual. I will give it my all and try to get as far as possible," Hambüchen shared with RTL[1].
A Few Tidbits about Fabian Hambüchen
- Nicknamed "Turnfloh" during his athletic career
- A passionate supporter and honorary member of 1. FC Köln
- Had a run-in with law enforcement in 2024 over waste disposal issues
- Published an autobiography, titled "Fabian Hambüchen: The Autobiography," when he was 22 years old
The 14 Contenders of "Let's Dance" 2025
As part of the celebrity cast for the 2025 season of "Let's Dance", a total of 14 personalities will take center stage alongside their professional dance partners. Below is the full list of this year's participants:
- Jeanette Biedermann (44), musician
- selfiesandra (25), podcaster and influencer
- Marie Mouroum (32), stuntwoman
- Leyla Lahouar (28), reality TV star
- Paola Maria (31), content creator
- Christine Neubauer (62), actress
- Simone Thomalla (59), actress
- Roland Trettl (53), TV chef
- Osan Yaran (38), comedian
- Diego Pooth (21), golf pro
- Taliso Engel (22), para-swimmer
- Fabian Hambüchen (37), former professional athlete
- Marc Eggers (38), entertainer
- Ben Zucker (41), musician
Note from the editor: The star is part of RTL Germany
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Fabian Hambüчен and His Dancing Companions in 2025
As the 2025 season of "Let's Dance" approaches, Fabian Hambüchen will be joining other renowned personalities, including Osan Yaran, on the dance floor.
Although Hambüchen is a world-class gymnast with a rich history in the sport, he is embracing the challenge of stepping out of his comfort zone and showcasing his dance moves for the public.
Securing a spot on the "Let's Dance" stage, along with Yaran and 12 other personalities, highlights Hambüchen's ability to shift gears and adapt to new situations, ultimately proving that his talents extend far beyond the world of gymnastics.
