Paola Maria Exits 'Let's Dance' as Christine Neubauer Sets Season High

Nine pairs remain in the competition after Paola Maria and Massimo Sinató's elimination, with Christine Neubauer and Valentin Lusin achieving a season-best score.

Influencer Paola Maria and her partner Massimo Sinató were eliminated after receiving the fewest audience votes, despite not having the lowest jury score.
Diego Pooth and Ekaterina Leonova survived elimination due to audience support, despite earning the evening's lowest jury score of 19 points.
Christine Neubauer and Valentin Lusin delivered a standout Contemporary performance, earning 29 points, the highest score of the season so far.
The season has yet to see a perfect 30-point score, with Motsi Mabuse awarding 9 points instead of 10 during Neubauer's performance.
Marie Mouroum and Alexandru Ionel achieved their personal best score of 26 points with a Charleston, highlighting ongoing contestant improvements.