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I find it weird that so many long term pros aren't there. Obviously Massimo & Isabel are unavailable due to being on parental leave but surprised that Erich is gone. What was with his negativity? Regina never made a final and did have two bad years so not too surprised nor with Nikita who couldn't dance ballroom. Alona deserved another chance and they really should have brought Ekaterina back.

Hope that Marta & Robert get good partners, they always get the duds.

I'm not from Germany so can't comment much on the cast but not sure if there are much good dancers of this year's male celebs, 4 are over 50 and two of the others are athletes which can be hit and miss. Some of the women might be good based on first impression. Auma is an interesting signing for sure.