Deutschland sucht den Superstar season 1
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| Deutschland sucht den Superstar | |
|---|---|
| Season 1 | |
| Hosted by | Michelle Hunziker & Carsten Spengemann |
| Judges | Dieter Bohlen Thomas Bug Shona Fraser Thomas Stein |
| Winner | Alexander Klaws |
| Runner-up | Juliette Schoppmann |
| Release | |
| Original network | RTL Television |
| Original release | November 24, 2002 – March 8, 2003 |
| Season chronology | |
The first season of Deutschland sucht den Superstar premiered on November 24, 2002 and continued until March 8, 2003. It was won by Alexander Klaws. This season was co-hosted by Michelle Hunziker and Carsten Spengemann.
Finals
Finalists
(ages stated at time of contest)
| Contestant | Age | Hometown | Voted Off | Liveshow Theme |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Klaws | 19 | Sendenhorst | Winner | Grand Finale |
| Juliette Schoppmann | 22 | Hamburg | March 8, 2003 | |
| Daniel Küblböck | 17 | Eggenfelden | March 1, 2003 | Film Songs |
| Vanessa Struhler | 17 | Oberhausen | February 8, 2003 | The 70s & Disco |
| Gracia Baur | 20 | Munich | February 1, 2003 | Big Band |
| Nicole Süßmilch | 22 | Berlin | January 18, 2003 | The 80s |
| Daniel Lopes | 26 | Schloß Holte-Stukenbrock | January 11, 2003 | Musicals |
| Nektarios Bamiatzis | 27 | Fellbach | January 4, 2003 | The Best of 2002 |
| Judith Lefeber | 21 | Rheda-Wiedenbrück | Withdrew | |
| Andrea Josten | 17 | Ginsheim-Gustavsburg | December 28, 2002 | Love Songs |
| Stephanie Brauckmeyer | 22 | Berlin | December 21, 2002 | My Superstar |
Live Show Details
Heat 1 (30 November 2002)
| Order | Artist | Song (original artists) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Claudio | "(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" (Bryan Adams) | Eliminated |
| 2 | Jana Wall | "Don't Speak" (No Doubt) | Eliminated |
| 3 | Katrin | "Like a Prayer" (Madonna) | Eliminated |
| 4 | Judith Lefeber | "Un-Break My Heart" (Toni Braxton) | Advanced |
| 5 | Sevacettin Yanmaz | "One in a Million" (Bosson) | Eliminated |
| 6 | Patrizia | "How Do I Live" (LeAnn Rimes) | Eliminated |
| 7 | Patrick | "Daydream Believer" (The Monkees) | Eliminated |
| 8 | Daniel Küblböck | "Papa Don't Preach" (Madonna) | Advanced |
| 9 | Vanessa Struhler | "Fallin'" (Alicia Keys) | Eliminated |
| 10 | Alexander Klaws | "Angels" (Robbie Williams) | Advanced |
- Notes
- Alexander Klaws, Judith Lefeber and Daniel Küblböck advanced to the top 10 of the competition. The other 7 contestants were eliminated.
- Vanessa Struhler returned for a second chance at the top 10 in the Wildcard Round and won and completed the top 10.
Heat 2 (7 December 2002)
| Order | Artist | Song (original artists) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juliette Schoppmann | "Saving All My Love for You" (Whitney Houston) | Advanced |
| 2 | Robert | "Every Breath You Take" (The Police) | Eliminated |
| 3 | Ida | "I Will Survive" (Gloria Gaynor) | Eliminated |
| 4 | Gracia Baur | "Stop!" (Sam Brown) | Advanced |
| 5 | Sebastian | "The Lady in Red" (Chris de Burgh) | Eliminated |
| 6 | Alina Wichmann | "Your Song" (Elton John) | Eliminated |
| 7 | Nicole Süßmilch | "Underneath Your Clothes" (Shakira) | Eliminated |
| 8 | Aret Saroyan | "Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)" (Phil Collins) | Eliminated |
| 9 | Sascha | "World of Our Own" (Westlife) | Eliminated |
| 10 | Nektarios Bamiatzis | "Flying Without Wings" (Westlife) | Advanced |
- Notes
- Juliette Schoppmann, Gracia Baur and Nektarios Bamiatzis advanced to the top 10 of the competition. The other 7 contestants were eliminated.
- Nicole Süßmilch returned for a second chance at the top 10 in the Wildcard Round and lost.
Heat 3 (14 December 2002)
| Order | Artist | Song (original artists) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kathrin | "Ordinary Day" (Vanessa Carlton) | Eliminated |
| 2 | Michael | "All or Nothing" (O-Town) | Eliminated |
| 3 | Andrea Josten | "I Will Always Love You" (Whitney Houston) | Advanced |
| 4 | Tarik Sarzep | "End of the Road" (Boyz II Men) | Eliminated |
| 5 | Sharon | "My Love Is Your Love" (Whitney Houston) | Eliminated |
| 6 | Daniel Schnitzler | "Faith" (George Michael) | Eliminated |
| 7 | Nilufar | "Stand by Me" (Ben E. King) | Eliminated |
| 8 | Daniel Lopes | "Angel" (Jon Secada) | Advanced |
| 9 | Peter Goeke | "When You Say Nothing at All" (Ronan Keating) | Eliminated |
| 10 | Stephanie Brauckmeyer | "A Woman's Worth" (Alicia Keys) | Advanced |
- Notes
- Daniel Lopes, Andrea Josten and Stephanie Brauckmeyer advanced to the top 10 of the competition. The other 7 contestants were eliminated.
- Tarik Sarzep returned for a second chance at the top 10 in the Wildcard Round and lost.
Live Show 1 (21 December 2002)
Theme: My Superstar
| Order | Artist | Song (original artists) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juliette Schoppmann | "I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)" (Whitney Houston) | Safe |
| 2 | Nektarios Bamiatzis | "To Be with You" (Mr. Big) | Safe |
| 3 | Vanessa Struhler | "When You Look at Me" (Christina Milian) | Safe |
| 4 | Gracia Baur | "She Works Hard for the Money" (Donna Summer) | Bottom two |
| 5 | Daniel Lopes | "Livin' la Vida Loca" (Ricky Martin) | Safe |
| 6 | Judith Lefeber | "One Moment in Time" (Whitney Houston) | Safe |
| 7 | Alexander Klaws | "Every Breath You Take" (The Police) | Safe |
| 8 | Stephanie Brauckmeyer | "I Say a Little Prayer" (Aretha Franklin) | Eliminated |
| 9 | Andrea Josten | "I'm Outta Love" (Anastacia) | Bottom three |
| 10 | Daniel Küblböck | "Another Day in Paradise" (Phil Collins) | Safe |
Live Show 2 (28 December 2002)
Theme: Love Songs
| Order | Artist | Song (original artists) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daniel Lopes | "Careless Whisper" (George Michael) | Bottom two |
| 2 | Andrea Josten | "I Still Believe" (Mariah Carey) | Eliminated |
| 3 | Nektarios Bamiatzis | "Kiss from a Rose" (Seal) | Bottom three |
| 4 | Gracia Baur | "There You'll Be" (Faith Hill) | Safe |
| 5 | Juliette Schoppmann | "Without You" (Mariah Carey) | Safe |
| 6 | Alexander Klaws | "Hello" (Lionel Richie) | Safe |
| 7 | Vanessa Struhler | "Save the Best for Last" (Vanessa Williams) | Safe |
| 8 | Daniel Küblböck | "Unchained Melody" (The Righteous Brothers) | Safe |
| 9 | Judith Lefeber | "Think Twice" (Celine Dion) | Safe |
Live Show 3 (4 January 2003)
Theme: Hits of 2002
| Order | Artist | Song (original artists) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Judith Lefeber | N/A | Withdrew |
| 1 | Vanessa Struhler | "I'm Gonna Be Alright" (Jennifer Lopez) | Bottom three |
| 2 | Alexander Klaws | "If Tomorrow Never Comes" (Ronan Keating) | Safe |
| 3 | Gracia Baur | "What If" (Kate Winslet) | Bottom two |
| 4 | Nektarios Bamiatzis | "Bevor du gehst" (Xavier Naidoo) | Eliminated |
| 5 | Daniel Lopes | "Hero" (Enrique Iglesias) | Safe |
| 6 | Daniel Küblböck | "Everytime" (The Flames) | Safe |
| 7 | Juliette Schoppmann | "From Sarah with Love" (Sarah Connor) | Safe |
Live Show 4 (11 January 2003)
Theme: Musicals
| Order | Artist | Song (original artists) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nicole Süßmilch | "Don't Cry for Me Argentina" (Evita) | Safe |
| 2 | Daniel Lopes | "A Whole New World" (Aladdin) | Eliminated |
| 3 | Juliette Schoppmann | "Out Here on My Own" (Fame) | Bottom two |
| 4 | Vanessa Struhler | "Lady Marmalade" (Moulin Rouge!) | Bottom three |
| 5 | Alexander Klaws | "Starlight Express" (Starlight Express) | Safe |
| 6 | Daniel Küblböck | "Tragedy" (Saturday Night Fever) | Safe |
| 7 | Gracia Baur | "Memory" (Cats) | Safe |
Live Show 5 (18 January 2003)
Theme: The 80s
| Order | Artist | Song (original artists) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gracia Baur | "Black Velvet" (Alannah Myles) | Safe |
| 2 | Vanessa Struhler | "Get Here" (Oleta Adams) | Bottom two |
| 3 | Nicole Süßmich | "Eternal Flame" (The Bangles) | Eliminated |
| 4 | Alexander Klaws | "Right Here Waiting" (Richard Marx) | Safe |
| 5 | Juliette Schoppmann | "The Power of Love" (Jennifer Rush) | Bottom three |
| 6 | Daniel Küblböck | "99 Luftballons" (Nena) | Safe |
Live Show 6 (1 February 2003)
Theme: Big Band
| Order | Artist | Song (original artists) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juliette Schoppmann | "Big Spender" (Shirley Bassey) | Bottom three |
| 2 | Vanessa Struhler | "Get Happy" (Judy Garland) | Bottom two |
| 3 | Daniel Küblböck | "My Way" (Frank Sinatra) | Safe |
| 4 | Gracia Baur | "The Lady Is a Tramp" (Ella Fitzgerald) | Eliminated |
| 5 | Alexander Klaws | "Mack the Knife" (Bobby Darin) | Safe |
Live Show 7 (8 February 2003)
Theme: The 70s & Disco
| Order | Artist | First song (original artists) | Second song | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daniel Küblböck | "Dancing Queen" (ABBA) | "Night Fever" (Bee Gees) | Bottom two |
| 2 | Vanessa Struhler | "Sunny" (Boney M.) | "I Love to Love (But My Baby Loves to Dance)" (Tina Charles) | Eliminated |
| 3 | Alexander Klaws | "Maniac" (Michael Sembello) | "Relight My Fire" (Dan Hartman) | Safe |
| 4 | Juliette Schoppmann | "Flashdance... What a Feeling" (Irene Cara) | "It's Raining Men" (The Weather Girls) | Safe |
Live Show 8: Semi-final (15 February 2003)
Theme: Movies
| Order | Artist | First song (original artists) | Second song | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexander Klaws | "I Believe I Can Fly" (R. Kelly) | "You Can Leave Your Hat On" (Joe Cocker) | Safe |
| 2 | Juliette Schoppmann | "My Heart Will Go On" (Celine Dion) | "Licence to Kill" (Gladys Knight) | Safe |
| 3 | Daniel Küblböck | "Oh, Pretty Woman" (Roy Orbison) | "Born to Be Wild" (Steppenwolf) | Eliminated |
Live final (8 March 2003)
| Order | Artist | First song (original artists) | Second song | Third song | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juliette Schoppmann | "Through the Rain" | "It's Raining Men" | "Take Me Tonight" | Runner-up |
| 2 | Alexander Klaws | "She's the One" | "Maniac" | "Take Me Tonight" | Winner |
Releases
DSDS Finalists
- Albums: United (2002)
- Singles: "We Have a Dream", "Tonight" (Promotional)
- Albums: Take Your Chance (2003), Here I Am (2004), Attention! (2006) Was Willst Du Noch? (2008)
- Singles: "Take Me Tonight", "Stay with Me", "Free like the Wind", "Behind the Sun", "Sunshine After the Rain", "Here I Am", "All (I Ever Want)", "Not like You", "Welt"
- Albums: Unique (2003)
- Singles: "Calling You", "It's Only Uh Uh", "I Still Believe"
- Albums: Positive Energie (2003), Liebe Nation (2005)
- Singles: "You Drive Me Crazy", "Heartbeat", "The Lion Sleeps Tonight", "Teenage Tears", "König von Deutschland"
- Albums: Ride with Me (2003), Independence (2004)
- Singles: "Ride or Die (I Need You)", "Fiesta", "Ey Ey Ey/Back to Life", "One Single Tear", "Blah Blah Blah", "Don't Say (You're Sorry)", "Bonafide", "Take Me Slow", "When U Luv"
- Albums: Intoxicated (2003), Passion (2005)
- Singles: "I Don't Think So", "I Believe in Miracles", "Run & Hide", "When the Last Tear's Been Dried", "Never Been"
- Singles: "A Miracle of Love" (with Marco Matias)
- Albums: For You (2003)
- Singles: "Shine on", "I Love You More Than Yesterday", "Last Christmas/I Used To Cry", "Change the World"
- Singles: "Looks like We Made It"
- Alben: In My Dreams (2003), In My Room (2004)
- Singles: "I Will Follow You", "Everybody Does", "In My Room"
4 United (Daniel Küblböck, Gracia Baur, Nektarios Bamiatzis, Stephanie Brauckmeyer)
- Singles: "Don't Close Your Eyes"
Elimination chart
| Did Not Perform | Female | Male | Top 30 | Top 10 | Winner |
| Safe | Safe First | Safe Last | Eliminated | Wild Card | Did Not Perform |
| Stage: | Semi | Wild Card |
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| Week: | 11/30 | 12/7 | 12/14 | 12/21 | 12/28 | 1/4 | 1/11 | 1/18 | 2/1 | 2/8 | 3/1 | 3/8 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Place | Contestant | Result | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | Alexander Klaws | 1st | Winner | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | Juliette Schoppmann | 1st | Btm 2 | Btm 3 | Btm 3 | Btm 2 | Runner-Up | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3 | Daniel Küblböck | 3rd | Btm 2 | Elim | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4 | Vanessa Struhler | 4th | Adv | Btm 3 | Btm 3 | Btm 2 | Btm 2 | Elim | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5 | Gracia Baur | 2nd | Btm 2 | Btm 2 | Elim | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6 | Nicole Süßmilch | 4th | Elim | Elim | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 7 | Daniel Lopes | 1st | Btm 2 | Elim | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 8 | Nektarios Bamiatzis | 3rd | Btm 3 | Elim | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Quit | Judith Lefeber | 2nd | Wdrw | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 9 | Andrea Josten | 2nd | Btm 3 | Elim | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10 | Stephanie Brauckmeyer | 3rd | Elim | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Semi- Final 3 |
Tarik Sarzep | 4th | Elim | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Daniel Schnitzler | Elim | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kathrin | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Michael | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nilufar | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Peter Goeke | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sharon | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Semi- Final 2 |
Alina Wichmann | Elim | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Aret Saroyan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ida | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Robert | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sascha | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sebastian | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Semi- Final 1 |
Claudio | Elim | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jana Wall | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Katrin | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Patrizia | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Patrick | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sevacettin Yanmaz | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
- Because of Judiths withdrawal Nicole, who just missed out to get into the top 10, replaced her.