StarDance Season 14 Launch Marks Final Bow for Longtime Hosts
The 14th season of the Czech dance competition StarDance premiered on Czech Television, marking the beginning of a final farewell for hosts Marek Eben and Tereza Kostková, Proženy.cz reported.
Host Changes and Judge Panel Adjustments
The premiere introduced a four-judge panel featuring the return of strict evaluator Zdeněk Chlopčík, alongside returning judges Tatiana Drexler, Richard Genzer, and new addition Jana Burkiewiczová, as detailed by Super.cz. While the celebrity contestants tackled initial routines in cha-cha, waltz, and samba, the opening night also brought setbacks.
Fashions and Guest Appearances on Opening Night
The opening gala brought distinct reactions to celebrity fashion choices. Proženy.cz reported that host Tereza Kostková drew mixed feedback from viewers regarding her updo hairstyle and bright red accessories. Among the audience, family support was prominent. Actress Sara Prachař Sandeva received backing from family members including her mother-in-law Dana Batulková and sister-in-law Mariana Prachařová, who both opted for black outfits, Proženy.cz noted. Actress Lucie Benešová and her 14-year-old daughter Lara also attended in black attire to support competitor Tomáš Matonoha, while judge Tatiana Drexler and newcomer Jana Burkiewiczová drew praise for their evening gowns, according to Proženy.cz.
Among the male attendees, judge Richard Genzer stood out in a dark green velvet jacket, while Marek Eben kept to a classic black suit. However, Jakub Prachař drew mild criticism from Proženy.cz for wearing a short-sleeved shirt to the formal event.
Blesk.cz highlighted several opening routines and scores, noting that Marta Jandová earned an 18 for her rock-inspired performance alongside partner Martin Prachař, drawing a joking comparison to Ozzy Osbourne from judge Richard Genzer. Tomas Sean Pšenička and Natálie Otáhalová secured 20 points after performing a samba, while Vanda Bartošová Dětínská and former tennis player Radek Štěpánek matched that 20-point score with an intuitive approach to their routine, according to Blesk.cz.