Aaron Keller: First speculation about Let’s Dance 2026!

Aaron Keller: First speculation about Let’s Dance 2026!

The anticipation for the next season of the popular dance show "Let’s Dance" is increasing, because the rumor mill is already bubbling hard. The 18th season, which ended at the end of May 2025 with the victory of Diego Pooth and his professional dancer Ekaterina Leonova, does not let go of the audience. The question that moves everyone: Who will dance in the coming season?

A hot candidate for the new season that could start in 2026 is Aaron Keller, the son of the well -known actor Mark Keller. This is known to many through its role in "The Berg Doctor". The speculation about Aaron's participation causes excitement among the fans of the show. According to RTL he could be the first participant of the new round. Mark Keller himself took part in "Let’s Dance" in 2024, but had to give up prematurely due to an injury.

reality TV in the upswing

The interest in reality TV formats in Germany is unbroken. According to Statista , in 2024 there were over 40 percent of programs on broadcasters such as RTL, Sat.1 and VOX reality formats. "Let’s Dance" is one of the most popular and draws average with an average of 1.16 million viewers: many fans in front of the televisions per show. Popular formats such as "The Voice of Germany" and "Deutschland sucht den Superstar" also enjoy a high priority in the German media landscape.

Although reality TV is often referred to as trash TV and is repeatedly criticized, the audience seems to have a good knack in it. The shows can be roughly divided into narrative, performative and scratched formats, whereby the performance shows such as "Let's Dance" are particularly popular.

A look into the future

While the official confirmation of Aaron Keller is still pending as a candidate for the next season, speculation is in full swing. The anticipation of the new season could hardly be greater. There is really something! So far, RTL has commented cautiously, but the curiosity of the fans is growing steadily. By the way, all previous editions of "Let’s Dance" are available online at RTL+ which the waiting time is shortened by the next season.

The question remains: Will Aaron Keller actually be on the dance floor? One thing is certain: "Let's Dance" remains a highlight on German television.