Overview
- Menowin Fröhlich, chosen by audience vote in Saturday's live DSDS finale, topped a field that included Constance Dizendorf, Tyrell Hagedorn, Paco Simic and Abii Faizan.
- The win comes with a record deal and €100,000, and Fröhlich performed Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean” and his winner’s single “Mercy On Me.”
- Viewers on X criticized the finalists’ vocals and questioned the show’s standards, as jury chief Dieter Bohlen drew mockery for lavish praise of performances many found weak.
- Constance Dizendorf earned strong notices from a portion of the audience and finished as runner-up, with many users calling her the night’s best singer.
- RTL confirmed DSDS will return next year with Dieter Bohlen, Isi Glück and Bushido on the jury, as online debate continues over Fröhlich’s reinstatement and past scandals.