The second season of Deutschland sucht den Superstar premiered in September 2003 and continued until 13 March 2004. It was won by Elli Erl. The season was co-hosted by Michelle Hunziker and Carsten Spengemann.
Finals
Finalists
(Ages stated at time of contest)
Live show details
Heat 1 (8 October 2003)
Notes
- Jessica Houston and Denise Tillmanns advanced to the top 13 of the competition. The other 8 contestants were eliminated.
- Michael and Philippe returned for a second chance at the top 13 in the Wildcard Round.
Heat 2 (15 October 2003)
Notes
- Judith Burmeister and Ricky Ord advanced to the top 13 of the competition. The other 8 contestants were eliminated.
- Bendix, Stefan, Jenny A. and Roger returned for a second chance at the top 13 in the Wildcard Round.
Heat 3 (22 October 2003)
Notes
- Yvonne Catterfeld stood in for Michelle Hunziker as co-host on this episode.
- Benjamin Martell and Kemi Awosogba advanced to the top 13 of the competition. The other 8 contestants were eliminated.
- Gunther returned for a second chance at the top 13 in the Wildcard Round.
Heat 4 (29 October 2003)
Notes
- Aida Ilijasevic and Steffen Frommberger advanced to the top 13 of the competition. The other 8 contestants were eliminated.
- Constanze and Eni returned for a second chance at the top 13 in the Wildcard Round.
Heat 5 (5 November 2003)
Notes
- Elli Erl and Lorenzo Woodard advanced to the top 13 of the competition. The other 8 contestants were eliminated.
- Anke returned for a second chance at the top 13 in the Wildcard Round.
Wildcard round (12 November 2003)
Notes
- The judges selected Gunther Göbbel and Anke Wagner to move on into the Top 13 of the competition. Philippe Bühler received most votes, and completed the top 13.
Live Show 1 (22 November 2003)
Theme: My Superstar
Live Show 2 (29 November 2003)
Theme: Rock and Pop Ballads
Live Show 3 (13 December 2003)
Theme: My Birth Year
Live Show 4 (20 December 2003)
Theme: Christmas Songs
Live Show 5 (10 January 2004)
Theme: Elton John & Madonna
Live Show 6 (17 January 2004)
Theme: Big Band
Live Show 7 (31 January 2004)
Theme: The 70s
Live Show 8 (7 February 2004)
Theme: Movies
Live Show 9 (14 February 2004)
Theme: Judge's Choice
Live Show 10: Semi-final (21 February 2004)
Theme: The 60s
Live final (13 March 2004)
Releases
DSDS Finalists
- Albums: Magic of Music (2003)
- Singles: "Believe in Miracles", "Don't Call It Love" (promotional)
Elli Erl
- Albums: Shout It Out (2004)
- Singles: "This is My Life", "In My Dream", "Not My Type", "Get Up", "Better Than the Rest"
Phillipe Bühler
- Singles: "Warum", "Ich kann dich lieben"
Benjamin Martell
- Singles: "1st Fan Edition"
Gunther Göbbel
- Singles: "Meant 2 Be", "Stand by Me", "Only You", "Girl You Know It's True", "Right Here Waiting for You"
Anke Wagner
- Albums: Close to Me (2005)
- Singles: "Cool Days, Cool Nights"
Elimination chart
Voting results