Florent Manaudou Joins the Cast of 'Dancing with the Stars'
Olympic swimmer Florent Manaudou, who recently earned two bronze medals at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, has been announced as the first contestant for the upcoming 14th season of 'Dancing with the Stars' on TF1. The announcement was made by the channel on November 28, 2024. This season is set to air in early 2025, although the exact broadcast date has yet to be revealed.
Manaudou, a celebrated athlete and flag bearer for the French delegation during the Olympics, is known for his impressive swimming career, which includes a gold medal in the 50-meter freestyle at the London 2012 Olympics and a total of six Olympic medals across four Games. Following his Olympic success, he has also taken up handball with the Antibes club to enhance his physical training.
The show, which has previously featured several athletes, aims to attract a wide audience with Manaudou's participation. The last season concluded in April 2024, with singer Natasha St-Pier emerging as the winner. The announcement of Manaudou's involvement marks the beginning of the participant reveal for the new season, with more names expected to follow.
