Aaron Karl triumphs at Dancing Stars 2025” – a moving victory!

Aaron Karl triumphs at Dancing Stars 2025” – a moving victory!

The finale of the 16th season of “Dancing Stars” took place on May 23, 2025 in the ORF Ballroom in Vienna. Actor Aaron Karl and his partner, professional dancer Katya Mizera, impressed both the jury and the audience and won the title “Dancing Star 2025”. The two put on an impressive show that reflected their impressive performance. According to 5min.at they were the shining winners of the evening.

The finale also saw other talented couples take to the stage. Paulus Bohl performed alongside Catharina Malek, while Simone Lugner danced with Danilo Campisi as part of the competition. The audience experienced a mix of different dance styles that presented the dancers in a special light.

The dance performances

Aaron Karl and Katya Mizera impressed with a Viennese waltz to “Kiss from a Rose” by Seal and a paso doble to the instrumental version of “All the Things She Said” – one of their favorite dances from the eighth show. Paulus and Catharina danced to “Beyond the Sea” and an energetic jive, while Simone and Danilo impressed with a Viennese waltz and a dynamic paso doble, accompanied by hits that heated up the mood in the hall.

The respective finalists presented their individual show dances, which were accompanied by musical support from the “Dancing Stars” orchestra under Herbert Pichler. The moderation duo Mirjam Weichselbraun and Andi Knoll ensured a successful presentation of the event.

Personal meaning of the victory

In the follow-up report, Aaron Karl emphasized that the victory is not just a trophy for him. He explained that the finale had special meaning for him through its choreography, which he described as a personal story of ambition and inner fire. His show dance on the theme “The light and the shadow within us” included a medley of various pieces, including Mozart’s “Lacrimosa” and “BFG Division” by Mick Gordon. He not only touched Katya, but also the audience, which ultimately led to his election as the winner, as he received the most calls, as Heute reports.

Despite the fame and achievement, the actor emphasized that the trophy does not mean much to him and that he would give it to Katya. “At some point I will be able to charge more for event invitations,” he said after moderator Andi Knoll advised him to ask for a thousand euros.

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