Simone Lugner inspires in the ORF Ballroom: pure emotions at the start of the dance!
Simone Lugner causes a stir at “Dancing Stars” 2025: Emotional performance and top points in the ORF Ballroom convince the audience.
Simone Lugner inspires in the ORF Ballroom: pure emotions at the start of the dance!
Simone Lugner caused a lot of emotions with her start on “Dancing Stars”! The dancer and widow of Richard Lugner presented herself in the glamorous ORF Ballroom on Friday and attracted everyone's attention with her quickstep to the rock hit "The Emptiness Machine" by Linkin Park. Her performance brought back memories of her last public dance and left the audience indifferent. “I forgot everything about me!” enthused Simone, who finished third with an impressive 18 points behind Julia Cencig and Anna Strigl oe24 reported. Despite mixed reactions on social media, from praise to critical comments, she remains one of the favorites in the competition.
Gagen rumors and ORF reactions
The 16th season of “Dancing Stars” not only brought dances, but also discussions about the participants’ salaries. According to reports, Simone Lugner and Eva Glawischnig may have received the highest fees of 40,000 euros each. But the ORF admitted that these figures are “inaccurate and far exaggerated”. It was explained that the fees depend on how long you stay on the show and that there is a base fee today.at informed. The broadcaster emphasized that profitability has the highest priority and that the contracts are transparent. If you want to compete in “Dancing Stars”, you not only need talent, but also perseverance!
Now it remains to be seen how the remaining participants, including ex-tennis player Stefan Koubek, who is considered at risk with only 8 points, will do. The next challenge comes next Friday, when the first vote-out of this season takes place. Simone Lugner is currently on the safe side and could become the next star on the dance floor!