Overview
- RTL confirmed Wednesday that jury chief Dieter Bohlen asked Fröhlich to sing after his 17-year-old daughter auditioned in Cologne.
- The network said how far he advances will be shown during Season 22, which begins Saturday on RTL with episodes available early on RTL+.
- Bohlen said Fröhlich is getting "the 879th chance" and praised his talent, while fellow juror Bushido called him "a real addition."
- Many viewers voiced doubts online and called it an April Fools' prank after the April 1 announcement sparked skeptical comments.
- Fröhlich first left DSDS in 2005 after an arrest and later returned to place second in the 2010 final behind Mehrzad Marashi.