Viggo Venn Postpones Dating Until 2026, Leads “Shall We Dance” Competition
The popular Norwegian clown and television personality, Viggo Venn, is enjoying a surge in attention following his participation in the current season of “Shall vi danse” (Shall We Dance). Having confirmed his single status earlier this year, the 36-year-old is now navigating a flood of messages, though a romantic life will remain on hold for the foreseeable future.
Venn has publicly stated he won’t consider dating again until 2026. “I haven’t met anyone yet,” he explained to Nettavisen. “I’ve said that I won’t go on a date until 2026. Now I don’t have a partner, just a dance partner. I take ‘Shall we dance’ very seriously.”
The increased public profile has also brought increased attention, particularly after a recent hairstyle change. According to reports, the shift from long hair to a shorter style prompted even more messages to his inbox. While some express romantic interest, many simply acknowledge his evident joy in dancing. “There are many people who say that they see that I enjoy dancing, and that is nice,” Venn shared. “There are also some who want to be sociable or to dance with me. But it won’t be until 2026.” He jokingly added, “Rikke is the only woman in my life in 2025.”
Interestingly, Venn recently suggested a lack of physical contact may have protected him from a communicable disease outbreak that affected others in the “Shall we dance” camp. He is, however, anticipating more physical closeness in the new year.
Dancing Skills Translate to the Bedroom
Venn believes his rigorous dance training will prove beneficial when he eventually re-enters the dating world. He even playfully suggested a correlation between dancing prowess and intimacy. “I have been quite bad in bed and got better during the autumn,” he admitted with some embarrassment. “Then we’ll see next year if it works. There’s something about the hips, you know.”
Favorites to Win “Shall We Dance”
Viggo Venn and his dance partner, Rikke Lund, are currently leading the pack in the popular competition, according to reader polls on Nettavisen. They have surpassed competitors Danby Choi and Tale Torjussen in popularity. “It’s completely raw, after almost smoking out,” Venn said, reflecting on their journey. “But something happened when I got to dance that dance for my friend. That’s why I’m here, and it felt really nice to be able to do it. Now I have found more joy, I really enjoy myself. Rikke and I are completely raw at training now.”
Looking ahead, Venn is preparing for the next broadcast, which will feature an Argentine tango inspired by Edvard Munch’s iconic painting, “The Scream.” “Then I will show a slightly new feeling,” he stated. “We have been shown both the clown and the emotions, but not the rawness. I hope it will be raw.”
