Viewers of RTL’s „Let’s Dance“ selected eight tracks for the seventh reveal’s Discofox Marathon, with the 1960s-inspired „Baby Bell“ by Breitner topping the vote at 16 percent.
The fan vote, conducted ahead of the April 24 broadcast, narrowed a field of 16 songs down to the final lineup that will drive the endurance test where all celebrity-professional pairs dance non-stop until judges eliminate couples based on stamina and performance.
Following „Baby Bell“ in the rankings were „Gute Laune“ by GroßstadtEngel at 13 percent, „Baila Baila“ by Micky Krause and collaborators at 10 percent, and „Hey Macarena“ by Pietro Basile at 9 percent. The remaining four tracks each received single-digit support: „Tirol 2026“ by DJ Ötzi & HBz and „Octopus“ by Mountain Crew at 8 percent, „Frei“ by Maite Kelly at 7 percent, and „Rakete“ by Mätropolis at 6 percent.
The Discofox Marathon, a recurring staple of the show’s format, requires couples to maintain continuous movement for approximately eight minutes while the jury evaluates their endurance in real time. The pair that lasts longest earns additional points toward their overall score, a format that saw Jeanette Biedermann and Vadim Garbuzov prevail in the previous season’s iteration.
Stern.de noted that the challenge demands significant physical preparation, with couples needing to demonstrate stamina reserves well before the live broadcast begins. The publication, part of RTL Deutschland, framed the marathon as a critical juncture where technical skill meets pure physical endurance under the show’s bright lights.
While the fan-selected playlist leans heavily on contemporary German-language party anthems, the inclusion of older hits like „Baby Bell“ introduces a generational contrast that could influence how couples adapt their styling and energy across the extended set. The marathon’s structure rewards not just athleticism but the ability to sustain performance quality amid shifting musical tempos and crowd-pleasing familiarity.
Historical data from past seasons shows that couples with strong Latin or ballroom foundations often adapt more readily to the marathon’s demands, though the format has occasionally favored pairs with exceptional cardiovascular conditioning over technical precision alone.
The April 24 episode airs live at 8:15 p.m. CEST on RTL, with simultaneous streaming available on RTL+. Viewers will learn which couples survive the marathon and which face elimination as the competition progresses toward its later stages.
How does the Discofox Marathon scoring function?
Judges assess couples in real time during the continuous dance, eliminating those who show signs of fatigue or declining performance; the last pair standing receives bonus points added to their judges‘ score for the show.
Why did fans choose these particular songs for the marathon?
The selected tracks reflect a blend of current chart-toppers and recognizable party staples, chosen through a public vote to maximize both entertainment value and danceability across an extended performance window.
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