*Dancing with the Stars* returned to TF1 on March 14, featuring a cinema-themed night where couples performed to iconic film soundtracks. Highlights included Florent Manaudou and Elsa Bois’s paso doble and a perfect score for Mayane and Christophe Licata’s Argentine tango. The evening ended with Charlotte de Turckheim’s emotional elimination after a duel against Manaudou. She reflected on her participation as a significant opportunity, underscoring the privilege of dancing freely. Nine couples remain in the competition.
Return of *Dancing with the Stars* to TF1
After a brief hiatus for the annual Enfoirés concert, *Dancing with the Stars* made a spectacular comeback on TF1 on Friday, March 14. The evening was dedicated to the magic of cinema and television, showcasing the talents of various couples on the dance floor. All participants, with the exception of Franck Leboeuf and Candice Pascal, captivated the audience with performances set to themes from legendary films and series. The night kicked off with Florent Manaudou and Elsa Bois delivering an impressive paso doble to the thrilling soundtrack of *Mission Impossible*.
Emotional Departures and Heartfelt Tributes
Following Manaudou’s electrifying performance, Lénie and Jordan Mouillerac took the stage, enchanting the judges with their rendition of *L’Hymne à l’amour* by Edith Piaf. This was followed by Mayane and Christophe Licata, who, along with Adil Rami and Ana Riera, earned the season’s first perfect score of 10 with a spellbinding Argentine tango to Adele’s *Skyfall*. The evening continued with performances from Charlotte de Turckheim and Yann-Alrick Mortreuil, Eve Gilles and Nino Mosa, Claude Dartois and Katrina Patchett, Julie Zenatti and Adrien Caby, concluding with Jungeli and Inès Vandamme.
As the show wrapped up, Charlotte de Turckheim and Yann-Alrick Mortreuil found themselves at the bottom of the leaderboard, resulting in a showdown against Florent Manaudou and Elsa Bois. The duel, set to the nostalgic music of *Les Bronzés*, ended with the audience voting to save the Olympic champion, leading to De Turckheim’s emotional elimination. Fans took to social media to express their sorrow, with many calling her the ‘sun’ of the season and praising her warmth and kindness.
In the wake of her departure, Charlotte de Turckheim shared her reasons for joining *Dancing with the Stars*, stating, “I realized that I had an incredible opportunity to participate in this program. Many women around the world would love to have this chance. I think of Iranian or Afghan women who are not allowed to sing, talk, or dance. Life offers me the chance to dance at my age, and I think it’s a wonderful opportunity.”
With Charlotte de Turckheim’s exit, only nine couples remain in the competition, all vying for victory in the fourteenth season of *Dancing with the Stars*.