Danse Avec Les Stars Returns for Season 15 with Star-Studded Cast and No First Episode Elimination

The 15th season of the beloved French dance competition show Danse Avec Les Stars premiered on January 23, 2026, on TF1. The season features a dynamic lineup of twelve celebrities paired with professional dancers, including YouTuber Juju Fitcats with Jordan Mouillerac, singer Julien Lieb from Star Academy 11 with Elsa Bois, Olympic swimmer Laure Manaudou dancing alongside Christian Millette, actor-director Philippe Lellouche with Katrina Patchett, and France Télévisions host Stéphane Bern partnering with Calisson Goasdoué.

Contestants showcased their first performances Friday night at Studio 128, judged by the panel of Jean-Marc Généreux, Fauve Hautot, Mel Charlot, and Chris Marques. Unlike some reality competition formats, there will be no elimination in this opening episode, continuing a pattern established since season 13. The first elimination is anticipated to occur during the third episode, scheduled for February 6.

Laure Manaudou expressed her enthusiasm for the challenge, sharing her desire to be perceived as beautiful while dancing, highlighting the personal stakes for the competitors. Julie Tomeï introduced the star-studded cast, generating excitement among fans eager for the season's performances.

This season's format and cast promise an entertaining return that blends fierce competition with celebrity charm. Viewers will need to wait until early February to see the first contestant leave the competition, allowing the audience to enjoy the initial displays of talent without immediate pressure of elimination.