StarDance is the Czech version of the internationally popular British reality television series Strictly Come Dancing (known as Dancing with the Stars in many other countries). It features celebrity contestants paired with professional dancers, competing in a ballroom and Latin dance competition. The series is broadcast by Česká televize (Czech Television).
The eleventh season of StarDance, officially titled StarDance ...když hvězdy tančí (StarDance ...when stars dance), aired in the autumn of 2023. It continued the program's format of pairing prominent Czech personalities from various fields with professional dancers to showcase their journey in learning and performing ballroom and Latin dances.
Participants Ten celebrity contestants participated in season 11, each paired with a professional dancer:
- Darija Pavlovičová (actress) & Dominik Vodička
- Eva Adamczyková (snowboarder) & Jakub Mazůch
- Vavřinec Hradilek (kayaker) & Kateřina Bartuněk Hrstková
- Iva Kubelková (model, TV presenter) & Martin Prágr
- Richard Krajčo (singer, actor) & Dominika Rošková
- Tereza Mašková (singer) & Daniel Kecskeméti
- Josef Maršálek (pastry chef) & Adriana Mašková
- David Prachař (actor) & Zuzana Dvořáková Šťastná
- Ivana Chýlková (actress) & Jan Révai
- Mgr. Jana Paulová (actress) & Robin Ondráček
Judges The judging panel for season 11 consisted of:
- Tatiana Drexler
- Jan Tománek
- Richard Genzer
- Zdeněk Chlopčík
Hosts The season was co-hosted by Marek Eben and Tereza Kostková, who have been long-standing presenters of the show.
Results The competition culminated in the grand finale on December 16, 2023.
- Winners: Darija Pavlovičová and Dominik Vodička
- Runners-up: Eva Adamczyková and Jakub Mazůch
- Third Place: Vavřinec Hradilek and Kateřina Bartuněk Hrstková
Production and Broadcast StarDance season 11 premiered on October 14, 2023, and concluded with its finale on December 16, 2023. The live shows were broadcast on ČT1, the main channel of Česká televize. The season consisted of ten competitive live shows.
Reception Season 11 maintained the high viewership and popularity characteristic of the StarDance series in the Czech Republic, attracting a significant audience share throughout its run. The season was generally well-received for its blend of entertainment, the emotional journeys of the contestants, and the high standard of dance performances.