Overview
- Menowin Fröhlich advanced to the DSDS final after Saturday’s semi-final, reviving complaints that RTL bent its own convention by letting a former runner-up return.
- In a new DSDS “Showdown” twist, Kadischa Weiß was dropped at the start for the fewest calls, and later Maric Verch and Alexander “Lex” Spielhaupter were also eliminated by viewer vote.
- Live tension marked the DSDS broadcast as host Laura Wontorra pushed back on Dieter Bohlen’s critique of Constance Dizendorf, and contestant Abii Faizan kissed jurors and the presenter on air.
- Following Friday’s Let’s Dance episode, juror Joachim Llambi condemned the viewer result that ousted Nadja Benaissa despite top jury marks, calling it a slap in the face for performance and fairness.
- Both formats use jury feedback but let the audience decide, which gives mobilized fan bases and social media drives outsized sway and now sets the stage for the DSDS final on May 9.