In Brief – The floor of Danse avec les stars comes alive this Friday, but Julien Lieb suspends his participation due to health reasons, while Philippe Lellouche and Stéphane Bern have already left the competition. – Despite the enthusiasm, only the most enduring can keep up with the intense pace of training sessions and performances to have a chance at winning the title. – Some celebrities decline the invitation to DALS, preferring to avoid the pressure and demands of the competition, leaving their exact reasons shrouded in mystery.
The dance floor of Danse avec les stars is set to regain its excitement this Friday, but not all contestants are present. Julien Lieb had to put his adventure on hold after a health incident: “An ingrown hair in a bad spot got infected and turned into a pilonidal cyst,” he explained live, mentioning that he had missed an operation. Camille Combal reminded that the rules are strict: one withdrawal is allowed, not two. From the beginning of this season, two prominent figures have already left the show: comedian Philippe Lellouche and host Stéphane Bern.
After weeks of training and remarkable performances, only one couple will be crowned winner, while the judges will remain firm to push the dancers and their celebrities to excel. Once again this year, several stars have refused to take on the challenge of DALS. While some are tempted by the adventure, others consistently turn down the invitation, preferring to stay away from the dance floor. Despite the excitement surrounding the competition, one needs to have strong shoulders to keep up with the intensive rhythm of training sessions and performances.
Evelyne Dhéliat: An emblematic figure in the world of weather forecasting and television – Voted French people’s favorite weather presenter in 2011, Evelyne Dhéliat has established herself as an indispensable figure in the French television landscape. Recognizable and appreciated for her seriousness and pedagogy, she has also been involved in raising awareness about climate change. – In June 2012, a routine screening revealed breast cancer, a trial she later shared with her fans: “When they tell you, it feels like the sky is falling on your head. The second shock is when you start to lose your hair,” she confessed to Soirmag on October 22, 2025. Now in remission, Evelyne Dhéliat is committed as the godmother of the October Rose operation, continuing to demonstrate commitment and media visibility.
Dance with the Stars: Why she says no – The 77-year-old presenter was a guest on the show On refait la télé on RTL on Saturday, February 28, 2026, where she discussed the possibility of joining Danse avec les Stars. “I’ve been practically offered it every year,” she explained, but also added without beating around the bush: “I decline the invitation, firstly because it’s very tough, it’s sturdy. And then, if you do it, it’s not to be eliminated in the first week.” – As a determined competitor, Evelyne Dhéliat justifies her refusal by aiming for top positions in the ranking: “She told me ‘It’s done extremely seriously’, so it’s very tough,” she reminisces about her sister Tatiana Silva, a finalist in season 8. For now, the DALS dance floor will have to do without this emblematic figure from TF1, even though the door remains open for a possible future reunion.
