DAS SUPERTALENT (original title)

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Jayden Swingewood is THE SUPERTALENT 2025

Winner Jayden Swingewood (17)
Winner Jayden Swingewood (17)

THE SUPERTALENT 2025 has a worthy winner: Singer Jayden Swingewood (17) from Duisburg wowed the audience in the grand final with his version of Justin Bieber’s super hit “Lonely” and secured the 50,000 euro prize.

Jayden impressed the jury and the audience alike with his extraordinary voice and emotional performance. He impressed with his unique voice in the very first round.

Congratulations, Jayden!

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It's showtime again! DAS SUPERTALENT, from Saturday, 05.04.2025, at 20:15 on RTL and one week in advance on RTL+

f.l.t.r. Bruce Darnell, Tony Bauer, Ekaterina Leonova and Dieter Bohlen
f.l.t.r. Bruce Darnell, Tony Bauer, Ekaterina Leonova and Dieter Bohlen

The new season of DAS SUPERTALENT starts with a bang: two Golden Buzzers are awarded in the first episode! Which of the promising talents can be happy about this? Because: THE SUPERTALENT will enter the next round in April 2025 with four brand new episodes. Whether solo or group performances, amateurs or professionals, humans or animals – every talent is welcome. The audience will be offered strong talents, emotional stories, a killer jury and an enchanting presenting duo. DAS SUPERTALENT is produced by UFA Show & Factual.

All new acts will be judged by the established jury of Dieter Bohlen, Bruce Darnell, Ekaterina Leonova and newcomer, comedian Tony Bauer. The jury will also once again award their Golden Buzzers, which allow the acts to go straight through to the final. The RTL success show will be hosted by the well-rehearsed duo Victoria Swarovski and Jens “Knossi” Knossalla. Who will become the SUPERTALENT 2025 and take home 50,000 euros?

Episode 1 features the following acts: motivational coach Bartholomäus Daniel Seydlitz aka Kash Kaiser, the Hungarian dance crew Urban Verbunk, mental magician and mind reader Christoph Kuch, circus artist Daniel Simu, the Lucky Kids, the children’s choir of the Rheinische Musikschule in Cologne, the Messoudi Brothers, Kimberly Winterfrom the USA, the duo Adventure from Ukraine, US-American Ryan Simpson, artist Alan Portugal, singer Daniela Kennedy, the magicians Forest of Haunts from Slovenia, dancer Alexander Leshchenko, singer Jayden Swingewood and the Norwegian clown Viggo Venn. Who can qualify for the grand final?

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DAS SUPERTALENT is back - in spring 2024 on RTL

The Hammer jury: Anna Ermakova, Ekaterina “Ekat” Leonova, Dieter Bohlen and Bruce Darnell

DAS SUPERTALENT returns to the screens in spring 2024 after a two-year break. Professional dancer Ekaterina “Ekat” Leonova (“Let’s Dance”) and Anna Ermakova will join Dieter Bohlen and Bruce Darnell on the judging panel of the popular talent show.

Inga Leschek, Program Director RTL and RTL+: “RTL is celebrating its 40th birthday next year and of course DAS SUPERTALENT cannot be missing from this party. Our popular hit show is returning to the RTL program for the anniversary. Accompanied by the established SUPERTALENT power duo Bruce and Dieter and the two ‘Let’s Dance’ audience favorites Ekaterina and Anna, who will bring a breath of fresh air to the jury panel. Together we are looking forward to many new talents who will inspire our audience.”

Anna Ermakova: “I am delighted to be sitting on a jury myself for the first time. Being part of DAS SUPERTALENT is like an accolade for me. Having taken part in ‘Let’s Dance’, I know exactly what it feels like to be a contestant on a show like this. I’ve learned to always believe in myself and never give up. To now be able to accompany the talents on their journey and spur them on to their best performances is a matter close to my heart.”

Dieter Bohlen: “A great wish of mine has come true. DAS SUPERTALENT is back. And my friend Bruce is on board. The two of us simply belong together. And there are two new judges, Ekat and Anna Ermakova, who I’m really looking forward to. It’s going to be a really exciting new season. I’m really looking forward to seeing all the great talent.”

Bruce Darnell: “For me it’s like coming home! Back to the best jury seat! I’m proud and grateful to be rocking the jury alongside Dieter again. I’m looking forward to the two new jury colleagues and the amazing talents.”

Ekaterina Leonova: “It’s an exciting new challenge for me to be part of the SUPERTALENT jury! As a professional dancer on ‘Let’s Dance’, I’ve learned over the years that it’s not always just about perfection, but also about joy and passion. From my own experience, I know how important constructive criticism and valuable tips are for a successful performance and now I can experience how Mr. Llambi feels on the other side of the judging table. Together with my fellow judges, I’m looking forward to seeing the variety of performances and accompanying the candidates on their journey.”

The hit show DAS SUPERTALENT will start its 16th season on RTL in spring 2024 and all talents who would like to take to the big stage can apply now. Whether individual talents or group performances, young or old, amateurs or professionals, humans or animals: everyone is welcome on this show. At DAS SUPERTALENT, everyone can demonstrate their own personal talent. Applications are now open via the casting form at https://www.ufa.de/casting/das-supertalent. The casting show is produced by UFA Show & Factual GmbH.

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THE SUPERTALENT starts 2021 under the motto "Everything new"

The 15th season of DAS SUPERTALENT started on Saturday, October 2, 8:15 p.m. with a new jury, new hosts and a new show structure: At the end of each casting episode, it was decided who would move on to the semi-finals.

DAS SUPERTALENT featured numerous changes this year. In addition to a completely new jury consisting of the Ehrlich Brothers, Chantal Janzen, Michael Michalsky, Riccardo Simonetti, Yvonne Catterfeld, Kaya Yanar, Andrea Kiewel, Thomas Gottschalk, Sophia Thomalla and Lukas Podolski, the talent show also relied exclusively on new additions in the form of presenters Chris Tall and Lola Weippert. “A new presenter, a new host, a new cool location and lots of new talent,” said Chris Tall, delighted with the changes in the new season. Lola Weippert: “But one thing remains the same: we’re serving them fantastic family entertainment!”

Another new feature of SUPERTALENT 2021: at the end of each casting episode, viewers found out who had actually made it through to the semi-finals. A total of 22 talents were allowed to come back and prove themselves live in the two semi-final shows. Only the best talents made it through to the grand live final: In addition to candidates who qualified in the semi-finals, four others who had already received a direct ticket to the final in the auditions with the jury’s “Golden Buzzer” were given a place. The winner of the show will receive prize money of 50,000 euros at the end.

The auditions were recorded at the Palladium in Cologne for the first time this year. In a total of seven casting episodes, the candidates faced the jury and the audience of up to 450 people on site.

In episode one, the SUPERTALENT jury consisted of star magicians Andreas and Chris Ehrlich aka Ehrlich Brothers, fashion designer Michael Michalsky, dancer Motsi Mabuse and entertainer Riccardo Simonetti. In further episodes, Chantal Janzen, Andrea Kiewel, Yvonne Catterfeld, Kaya Yanar, Sophia Thomalla and Lukas Podolski also judged the contestants’ performances.

An overview of the judges for the individual casting episodes:

Episode 1, 02.10. – Ehrlich Brothers, Michael Michalsky, Motsi Mabuse, Riccardo Simonetti

Episode 2, 09.10. – Ehrlich Brothers, Chantal Janzen, Michael Michalsky, Motsi Mabuse

Episode 3, 16.10. – Ehrlich Brothers, Chantal Janzen, Michael Michalsky, Andrea Kiewel

Episode 4, 23.10. – Ehrlich Brothers, Chantal Janzen, Michael Michalsky, Yvonne Catterfeld

Episode 5, 30.10. – Ehrlich Brothers, Chantal Janzen, Michael Michalsky, Kaya Yanar

Episode 6, 06.11. – Lukas Podolski, Chantal Janzen, Michael Michalsky, Riccardo Simonetti

Episode 7, 13.11. – Ehrlich Brothers, Chantal Janzen, Michael Michalsky, Sophia Thomalla

The two semi-finals were broadcast live from Cologne on November 27 and December 4, and the grand final on December 11.

In the grand finale of the 15th season, 10-year-old opera talent Elena Turcan won the title “THE SUPERTALENT 2021”. Elena’s performance once again drew standing ovations. She had already impressed with her extraordinary operatic talent at the audition. Juror Michael Michalsky was so moved that he sent her straight to the final with the golden buzzer. She chose another very special piece for this: To get the jury and viewers in the mood for the approaching festive season, she chose “Ave Maria”. Immediately after her performance, jury member Chris Ehrlich told her: “You have a gift that can’t be taught. That’s definitely a super talent” and his brother Andreas added: “That was the most beautiful ‘Ave Maria’ I’ve ever heard.”

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DAS SUPERTALENT offers a big stage for all talents! Whether small or big, young or old, group artists or individual performers – everyone can prove their talent here. With a new jury consisting of Dieter Bohlen, Bruce Darnell, Chris Tall and Evelyn Burdecki, the search for the Supertalent 2020 entered a new round.

Bruce Darnell, Chris Tall, Evelyn Burdecki and Dieter Bohlen
Bruce Darnell, Chris Tall, Evelyn Burdecki and Dieter Bohlen

The recordings of the casting show took place from August 28 to September 8, 2020 at the Metropoltheater in Bremen. Due to the current regulations to combat the corona pandemic, the recordings were planned with a significantly reduced number of viewers and implemented in compliance with all the requirements and safety precautions in force at the time. The 11 episodes were broadcast on RTL from October 17, 2020. The grand finale of DAS SUPERTALENT aired on December 19, 2020.

SUPERTALENT presenter Daniel Hartwich (41) was supported in season 14 by Victoria Swarovski (26), who accompanied the contestants backstage with him and shared in the excitement when dreams came true or hopes were dashed.

Nick Ferretti, the winner of season 14.
Nick Ferretti, the winner of season 14.

In the grand final of the 14th season, New Zealand singer Nick Ferretti (30) won the title of Super Talent 2020. In 2017, Dieter Bohlen discovered the street musician in a pedestrian zone on Mallorca and spontaneously invited him to the audition for GERMANY IS LOOKING FOR A SUPERSTAR. Nick made it to the DSDS final and came second. In the Supertalent final, the native New Zealander performed “All of me” by John Legend with his guitar and the jury was thrilled, especially Nick’s biggest fan Dieter Bohlen: “He touches me so much! He has what it takes to become an international star!”

The 14th season of DAS SUPERTALENT was watched by an average of 2.99 million viewers (9.6% market share) aged 3 and over. The market share among 14- to 59-year-olds averaged a good 12.3% and 13.5% among 14- to 49-year-olds.

Das Supertalent is a production of UFA SHOW & FACTUAL on behalf of RTL.

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Great emotions, exciting entertainment and thrilling goosebump moments – “Das Supertalent” enters its 13th season on RTL from September 14, 2019 at 8.15 pm. The big Saturday evening show for the whole family will once again amaze viewers with unique and bizarre talents.

The popular singer, entertainer and influencer Sarah Lombardi (26) is a new member of the jury. Together with Dieter Bohlen and Bruce Darnell, she will be looking for the most spectacular and extraordinary entertainment talent.

The show series is hosted by Daniel Hartwich. He accompanies the contestants backstage, shares in their excitement and is up close and personal when dreams come true or shatter.

The castings will be recorded at the Metropoltheater in Bremen from August 10 to August 25, 2019. And the grand finale can then be seen live from the MMC Studios in Cologne on December 21.

In 14 episodes, a wide variety of artists will present their skills on the big stage and compete to become “Das Supertalent 2019”. Whether individual talents or group performances, amateurs or professionals, young or old, human or animal: “Das Supertalent” is the show where every talent is welcome. From fascinating acrobatics and captivating fire shows to magic, comedy and singing talent. There are no limits here!

“Das Supertalent” is a production of UFA SHOW & FACTUAL on behalf of RTL.

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The big Saturday evening show for the whole family

The 12th season of “Das Supertalent” was broadcast on RTL from September 15, 2018 to December 22, 2018. The viewers voted all-rounder Stevie Starr “Supertalent 2018”.

Sylvie Meis started her TV career in Germany 10 years ago on “Das Supertalent”. She was part of the jury from 2008 to 2011 (seasons 2 – 5). Sylvie Meis returned for the 12th season and once again took her place on the jury alongside Dieter Bohlen and Bruce Darnell.

The youngest participant in the season was a five-year-old dancer, the oldest participant is a 93-year-old singer. There is also a cup cake fast eater, a talented dwarf goat, a cute cat show and much more. Both the jury consisting of Sylvie Meis, Bruce Darnell and Dieter Bohlen and the viewers could look forward to exciting Saturday evening entertainment with highly emotional moments in which people surpass themselves and undiscovered talents become stars overnight.

The 12th season of the show series was also hosted by Daniel Hartwich. The castings were recorded at the Metropoltheater in Bremen from August 6 to August 22, 2018.

The all-rounder Stevie Starr from London was voted Super Talent 2018 by the viewers in the grand live final. It’s never been this close. With 17.68 percent, Stevie Starr won ahead of the vocal group Mo’Voce from Berlin with 17.26 percent and the Italian singer Lorenzo Sposato with 16.79 percent.

He came, swallowed – and won! Whether coins, rings or billiard balls: Nothing is safe from the gullet acrobat. Stevie Starr has already proved to the jury twice what he can make disappear in his stomach and retrieve from it in any order. He made it to the final in 2010 and the semi-final in 2011. Born in Scotland, he started swallowing his pocket money at the age of four. Since then, he has perfected his talent. Before making this public, Starr worked as a sous-chef and in a butcher’s shop. This year, Stevie ventured onto the Supertalent stage again and once again won the hearts of his viewers at the audition. He even received Bruce Darnell’s glitter jacket, which he wore to the final. Dieter Bohlen was a big fan right from the start. He nominated him as his favorite candidate for the rtl.de online voting, in which Stevie received the last free place in the final. Dieter Bohlen: “You just don’t understand how he does it. I thought he was sensational.”

Stevie Starr: “I can’t even realize that it was me and none of the good singers who won. Unbelievable! Thank you to everyone who called for me. It means a lot to me. Thank you Germany!” And what does he do with his winnings? “Swallow it! No, I haven’t thought about that yet. I’m planning to go on tour in Germany, Austria and Switzerland soon,” he promises.

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Great emotions, exciting entertainment and thrilling goosebump moments

Great emotions, exciting entertainment and thrilling goosebump moments have made “Das Supertalent” one of the most successful shows on German television. “Das Supertalent” entered its 11th season on RTL on September 16 at 8.15 pm.

In 14 episodes, a wide variety of artists were able to showcase their skills on the big stage and compete to become “Das Supertalent 2017”. Whether individual talents or group performances, amateurs or professionals, young or old, human or animal: “Das Supertalent” is the show on German television where every talent is welcome. From fascinating acrobatics and captivating fire shows to magic, comedy and singing talent.

The winner of the 11th season was 10-year-old Alexa Lauenburger, who enchanted the audience with her dog show. On average, the eleventh season reached 3.79 million viewers aged 3 and over (13.1% MA). Among 14 to 59-year-olds, the market share was a strong 17.3%.

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10 years of "Das Supertalent" - the anniversary season

Ten years of “Das Supertalent” – ten years of amazement at unique talents. Great emotions, exciting entertainment and thrilling goosebump moments have made “Das Supertalent” one of the most successful shows on German television. The anniversary season starts in fall 2016 with new talents and a new jury. In 14 episodes, a wide variety of artists will once again present their skills on the big stage.

The jury, consisting of Victoria Swarovski, Bruce Darnell and Dieter Bohlen, evaluates exceptional talents from all over the world in the casting shows. With the “Golden Buzzer”, each juror has the opportunity to overrule their fellow jurors during the course of the individual casting shows and promote a candidate directly to the live shows. With the red “X buzzer”, each of the judges can give their veto during the performance, which means they don’t like the performance. With three X votes, the performance is over immediately. And with the green buzzer, the juror says that he/she likes it and the candidate is one round further for him/her. The candidates who convince the jury in the auditions receive a “star medal” and thus the chance to be shortlisted for the final. Once the jury has seen all the performances, they decide together which candidates will be allowed to move on to the grand final: Who has the greatest talent? And who has the greatest entertainment potential? Who will get the chance to continue fighting for victory?

In the grand finale, the viewers alone will decide live with their phone calls who is the greatest talent of the year and deserves the title “Supertalent 2016”.

The singer Angel Flukes (28) was voted “Supertalent 2016” by viewers in the grand live final on RTL on Saturday evening. With 28.11 percent of viewer votes, she was well ahead of singer Thomas Stieben with 13.91 percent and the trampoline artists, the Scholl brothers, with 13.04 percent. She wins 100,000 euros and a performance in Las Vegas.

Singer Angel Flukes was crowned the 2016 Supertalent. The 10th season of “Das Supertalent” (19.9.-12.12.15) was watched by an average of 4.51 million viewers (15.6% market share). The average market share among viewers aged 14 to 59 was a very good 20.6%.
“I really didn’t expect to win. I am very happy. I’m going to donate some of the winnings to the dog rescue center I’m involved with, and next year I’m going to have a huge party for my wedding,” says Angel.

An average of 4.05 million viewers aged 3 and over (14.6 percent MA) watched the final of “Das Supertalent” on RTL. The market share among viewers aged 14 to 59 was a very good 18.3 percent (2.92 million). “Das Supertalent” was thus once again the No. 1 show among 14- to 59-year-old viewers on Saturday evenings.
The 10th season of “Das Supertalent” (10.9.-17.12.16) was watched by an average of 4.29 million viewers (15 percent market share). The average market share among viewers aged 14 to 59 was a very good 19.9%.

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Dieter Bohlen, Bruce Darnell and Inka Bause are looking for "Das Supertalent" 2015!

“Das Supertalent” is the only show on German television where every talent is welcome. Whether fascinating acrobatics, great fire shows, surprising illusions or amazing animal dressage. Whether outstanding musical performances or funny solo entertainers, children or senior citizens, individual talents or group performances, amateurs or professionals – there are no limits!

Daniel Hartwich hosts the show series produced by UFA SHOW & FACTUAL. He accompanies the contestants backstage, shares in their excitement and is up close and personal when dreams come true and hopes are dashed.

This year, the production toured over 40 cities in Germany, Switzerland and Austria to find talent for the show.
The auditions were recorded in August 2015 at the Colosseum Theater in Essen and the Musicaltheater in Bremen.

The jury evaluates exceptional talents from all over the world in the casting shows. With the “Golden Buzzer”, each juror has the opportunity to overrule their fellow jurors during the individual casting shows and promote a candidate directly to the live shows. With the red “X buzzer”, each of the judges can give their veto during the performance, which means they don’t like the performance. With three X votes, the performance is over immediately. And with the green buzzer, the juror says that he/she likes it and the candidate is one round further for him/her. The candidates who convince the jury in the auditions receive a “star medal” and thus the chance to be shortlisted for the final. Once the jury has seen all the performances, the three of them decide together which candidates will be allowed to move on to the grand final: Who has the greatest talent? And who has the greatest entertainment potential? Who will get the chance to continue fighting for victory?

The singer and student from Bochum Jay Oh (29) was voted Super Talent 2015 by viewers in the grand live final on RTL on Saturday evening. With 24.22% of viewer votes, he was just ahead of animal trainer Erwin Frankello and his sea lions Itchy and Scratchy (22.12%). In third place was 16-year-old singer Alessio Greco with 11.91% of the phone-in votes. Jay Oh wins 100,000 euros and a performance in the show metropolis of Las Vegas.

“It’s like a fairytale, I can’t believe it yet!” said the newly crowned 2015 Supertalent winner Jay Oh: “I’m incredibly happy and thank the viewers for their calls!

The son of Korean parents, who studies social psychology in Bochum and works in youth welfare, had not even applied for Das Supertalent. He accompanied his friend Dominik to a casting recording of Das Supertalent in Essen and was persuaded by him to sing on stage during the changeover break.

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Marcel Kaupp is "Das Supertalent" 2014

With 24.41 percent of viewer votes, the 26-year-old singer and travesty artist won the title, the prize money of 100,000 euros and an appearance in the show mecca of Las Vegas in the grand live final of RTL’s hit show series.

Marcel Kaupp: “It’s an indescribable feeling. A political Conchita winning the Eurovision Song Contest is good, but in Germany a man in a dress at Supertalent is incredible and makes me proud. I don’t know what I’m going to do with the win yet. I haven’t planned anything because I didn’t expect to win.

No talent show is as diverse and spectacular as “Das Supertalent”. Impressive talents, highly emotional stories and moving moments in which unknown people rise above themselves and become stars. There are no limits in the Supertalent: whether fascinating acrobats or great fire shows, whether surprising illusions, amazing animal dressage or outstanding musical performances, whether children or senior citizens, individual talents or group performances, every talent gets a chance in this show!

The 4-member jury, consisting of successful producer Dieter Bohlen, style icon Bruce Darnell, fashion designer Guido Maria Kretschmer and model and presenter Lena Gercke, searched together for Das Supertalent 2014.

When emotions boil over in the backstage area, he can’t be missing: Daniel Hartwich! He also hosted the show series in 2014 and shared the excitement with the contestants.

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Lukas Pratschker and his border collie Falco from Vienna are the Super Talent 2013!

With 25.48 percent of viewer views, the 17-year-old and his dog won the title, the prize money of 100,000 euros and an appearance in the show mecca of Las Vegas with their “Dogdance” in the grand live final of RTL’s successful show series.

No talent show is as diverse and spectacular as “Das Supertalent”. Impressive talents, highly emotional stories and moving moments in which unknown people rise above themselves and become stars.

“Das Supertalent” 2013 meant 12 fantastic episodes: 9 varied casting shows, 2 exciting semi-final live shows and the grand live final!

Plenty of entertainment was provided: new talents, new sensations and a new four-member jury. Successful producer Dieter Bohlen, style icon Bruce Darnell, fashion designer Guido Maria Kretschmer and model and presenter Lena Gercke joined forces to find “Das Supertalent” 2013.

There are no limits with the Supertalent: whether fascinating acrobats or great fire shows, whether surprising illusions, amazing animal dressage or outstanding musical performances, whether children or senior citizens, individual talents or group performances, every talent gets a chance in this show!

40,000 talents applied for the seventh season in 15 cities in Germany, Switzerland and Austria.

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Jean-Michel Aweh is Das Supertalent 2012!

On Saturday, September 15, 2012, the search for the greatest entertainment talent entered its sixth round. The new jury dream team: pop titan Dieter Bohlen, show giant Thomas Gottschalk and the charming presenter Michelle Hunziker.

FremantleMedia’s successful Got Talent format is now broadcast in over 50 countries. In 26 of these countries, the show is the unbeaten number 1 in its timeslot. It has also enjoyed success in Germany: In 2011, Supertalent was the most successful show series on German television with a 31% market share among young viewers.

The 20-year-old Jean-Michel Aweh from Kassel won the title and the winner’s prize of 100,000 euros with his self-composed and self-written song “Raus aus dem Nebel” and 25.39 percent of the audience votes in the final of “Das Supertalent”.

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Leo Rojas is Das Supertalent 2011!

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The winner of the fourth season was singer Freddy Sahin-Scholl.

Sylvie van der Vaart, Dieter Bohlen and Bruce Darnell were once again on the jury. The presenter duo Marco Schreyl and Daniel Hartwich were also there again.

There were now fifteen casting episodes and four semi-final shows instead of three, each with ten candidates. The viewers were once again able to vote two candidates each into the final by telephone vote and the jury was able to send one candidate each on, so that in the end there were twelve candidates in the final.

The winner of the fourth season was singer Freddy Sahin-Scholl.

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The winner of the third season was Yvo Antoni from Cologne with his dog Primadonna.

The first episode of the third season was broadcast in October 2009. Thanks to the high ratings of the second season, the number of casting episodes was increased from four to seven and there were three semi-final shows instead of two. The jury still consisted of Dieter Bohlen, Sylvie van der Vaart and Bruce Darnell. The presenters Daniel Hartwich and Marco Schreyl also remained with the format.

The viewers were able to vote three candidates from each of the semi-final shows directly into the final. Each of the jury members selected one candidate, so that in the end 13 participants made it to the final.

The winner of the third season was Yvo Antoni from Cologne, who impressed the judges with his bitch Primadonna.

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Impressive talents - The successful show series "Das Supertalent" entered its second round.

10,000 talents applied for the second season in 2008. After the great success of the first season, “Das Supertalent” was continued in 2008. This time, the three-member jury consisted of Dieter Bohlen, Sylvie van der Vaart and catwalk coach Bruce Darnell.

The procedure remained the same as the previous year. The jury could use the red buzzer to veto the candidates and end their presentation early. With two positive votes, the candidates moved on to the semi-finals. The audience then decided what happened to the candidates in the semi-final and final.

Only five candidates made it to the final this time. Harmonica player Michael Hirte was voted “Super Talent” with 72.62% of the audience vote and won 100,000 euros.

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The show in which a very special talent is sought!

The three-member jury – consisting of Dieter Bohlen, Ruth Moschner and André Sarrasani – decided who would go through to the semi-final shows. The first season was hosted by Marco Schreyl.

The auditions took place in Cologne, Hamburg, Oldenburg and Munich, where 5000 candidates put themselves to the test. The jury had the opportunity to end the candidates’ performances early with the help of a red buzzer.

Two positive votes were needed to reach the semi-finals. In the semi-final and final shows, viewers decided the candidates’ performance via telephone voting.

Ten contestants faced each other in the final. Singer Ricardo Marinelli won the first season and received €100,000 in prize money.

Production facts

Producer

Ute Biernat

Director Production & Operations

Sascha Kleinschmidt

Executive Producer

Stefan Sprenger

Junior Producer

Gina-Maria Diemer

Production manager

Roland Zeh

Head of Producers RTL

Sandra Wächtershäuser

RTL editorial office

Udo Rothstein
Thorsten Gieselmann
Jochen Mast

Jury

Dieter Bohlen
Bruce Darnell
Tony Bauer
Ekaterina "Ekat" Leonova

Customer
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