Catherine Zillmann and Tomasz Karolak say goodbye to Dance with the Stars after an emotional semi-final. Their fallout caused quite a stir among the fans of the show, who do not hide surprise by the decision of the judges.
Semifinal full of tension
In the last episode of Dancing with Stars, emotions reached zenith. Five couples fought for a place in the final, presenting two dance choreographies each. The promotion was decided only by the judges, which already before the issue announced controversy and the possibility of surprises.
Amendments to the Rules of Procedure
This year's semifinal was different from previous editions. This year, a week before the final, as many as two couples had to fall out of the program, not one so far. The decision belonged exclusively to the jury.
Who said goodbye to the show?
By decision of the jury, the show left:
- Katarzyna Zillmann and Janja Lesar
- Tomasz Karolak and Isabella Skierska
Both couples eventually ranked fourth in the ranking, not getting a chance to fight for Crystal Ball in the big final.
The course of the semi-finals – dance, emotion, verdict
The semi-final episode showed a huge commitment of all participants. On Karolak's side, it was possible to feel a huge stage energy, although judges – except for one exception – assessed his dance low. Although the judge Ewa Kasprzyk awarded the actor a maximum of 10 points for rumba, among viewers this sparked a storm of comments divided between acclaim and criticism.
Zillmann, along with Janja Lesar, despite high judges' grades and opinions about being silent favorites, also had to say goodbye to the program. This decision was a shock to many fans because this duo consistently collected high marks and was typed for the final.
Opinions and reactions of viewers
After the semi-finals of Dance Fans with Stars were released, they did not cover surprise. On the network, there were quickly disillusioned voices of both the farewell of Zillmann and Karolak's fallout. Some netizens pointed to the so-called "Klass of Karolak", recalling other memorable, unusual eliminations in the show's history.
Spectators commented that although Charlesak was catching up with personality and gained sympathy for part of the audience, he technically lost to other semi-finalists. Zillmann, on the other hand, maintained a high level throughout the season, so its elimination – despite respect for the jury's decision – was a shock for many.
How did Zillmann and Karolak stand out?
- Katarzyna Zillmann was introduced as one of the most consistent and versatile participants of this edition. She gained high marks and impressed with her commitment, which was appreciated by both judges and viewers.
- Tomasz Karolak had a mixed feeling throughout the season. On the one hand – unquestionable charisma and distance to your own skills, on the other hand – criticism for lack of technical progress. However, his presence on the dance floor gained him the sympathy of other participants and parts of the audience.
Summary of semi-finalist points:
| Couple | Final position | Juror notes (half-final) |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Gorodeckaja/Kamil Kuroczko | Advance to the final | highest |
| Catherine Zillmann/Janja Lesar | They're gone. | high |
| Tomasz Karolak/Izabela Skierska | They're gone. | low/medium |
End of adventure – what next?
Although Zillmann and Karolak will no longer dance in the finals, their participation was forgotten by the authenticity, determination and unique emotions on the dance floor. Their stories show that Dancing with the Stars is not only scoring, but also personalities and emotions that remain with the audience for a long time.
Only three couples will fight in the show final, and the judges are already announcing great emotions in the final match of the season.
