Potentially breaking the age record, Christine Neubauer emerges as the potential oldest victor yet. - Will she potentially secure the title of the oldest triumphant individual ever?
62 and Still Dancing: Meet Christine Neubauer, Breaking Barriers in "Let's Dance"
Meet Christine Neubauer, the 62-year-old actress ready to shake things up in the new season of "Let's Dance" on RTL. Every Friday, we'll witness well-known personalities strut their stuff with professional dancers. Joining the panel this year are Motsi Mabuse, Joachim Llambi, and Jorge Gonzalez, who'll no doubt offer some stern criticism! And who better to introduce the candidates than Christine herself?
A Legend in Her Own Right
Born in Munich on June 24, 1962, Based in Munich, and Divorced, Neubauer has had a successful career in film and television since the '90s. Her most notable achievement came early, winning the hearts of millions as Traudl Grandauer in the series "Löwengrube" and bagging the Adolf-Grimme Prize for her performance in 1991. Her fuller figure led to a niche as a “curvaceous” actress, earning her a plethora of roles.
Challenging the Status Quo
Many contestants would be content with just participating in "Let's Dance," but not Christine. Her sights are set higher. "If I can conquer my fears and pressure, I want to wish myself and my dance partner to become the oldest 'Let's Dance' champions worldwide." Her Olympic spirit propels her forward, and she isn't going to back down without a fight.
Fun Facts
- Christine married sports journalist Lambert Dinzinger in 1990 but divorced seven years later. She then found love with Chilean photographer José Campos, with whom she still resides.
- Her writing skills also landed her significant success. Her "Full Woman" series became a huge hit.
- A stint at the Lee Strasberg Institute in New York, where future stars like Angelina Jolie and Alec Baldwin honed their craft, honed Neubauer's acting chops.
Joining the Dance Floor for 2025
14 diverse personalities will be strutting their stuff in "Let's Dance" this year. Among them:
- 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
Editor's note: The stern is part of RTL Germany
- Excited about her upcoming participation, Christine Neubauer proudly joins the list of dancers on "Let's Dance," ready to challenge the norms and potentially become the oldest champion on RTL.
- As the dancers prepared for their first performance on "Let's Dance," the audience eagerly anticipated seeing the iconic Christine Neubauer dance alongside her partner.
- In a surprising turn of events, RTL received a large number of viewer requests to include Christine Neubauer in the "Let's Dance" competition, and her inclusion added even more excitement to an already anticipatory season.
