Deutschland sucht den Superstar season 6
The sixth season of Deutschland sucht den Superstar was aired on German channel RTL from January to May 2009. The season's winner, Daniel Schuhmacher, was awarded a contract with Sony BMG. The judges in this season were Dieter Bohlen, Nina Eichinger, and Volker Neumüller. It was hosted by Marco Schreyl. The viewers chose the contestant's fates as they were able to call for their favorite contestant.
As with season 5, the "Top 10" was created by the Top 5 contestants with the most telephone and SMS voting and the other five were selected by the jury.
Voting controversy
Annemarie Eilfeld demanded a redo after she was eliminated in the Top 3 show. RTL admitted that a speaker in the "reminder" trailers following the show had told viewers to vote 03 for Eilfeld and 02 for Daniel Schuhmacher. She called this problem a "scandal". The mistake was not considered big enough for RTL to bother with. After the initial show, Eilfeld had 19.3% of the vote and ended up with 19.8% with the second place contestant receiving a much higher total. Angry DSDS fans complained and demanded either a repeat of the Top 3 show or a three-way final between Eilfeld, Schuhmacher and Sarah Kreuz. Eilfeld's father was outraged over the error and reportedly considering taking legal action against RTL.[|Top 15] – "Jetzt oder nie" (Top 15 - Now or Never)
| Contestant | Song | Percentage of calls |
| Marc Jentzen | Breathe Easy | 4.36% |
| Roshan Paul | Dance with Somebody | 2.04% |
| Michelle Bowers | Almost Lover | 1.16% |
| Annemarie Eilfeld | Hot n Cold | 4.57% |
| Florian Ehlers | Home | 4.12% |
| Vanessa Neigert | Schöner fremder Mann | 6.05% |
| Cornelia Patzlsperger | Time After Time | 1.38% |
| Tobias Rößler | Here Without You | 4.44% |
| Vanessa Civiello | Greatest Love of All | 3.09% |
| Benny Kieckhäben | Hurt | 3.79% |
| Daniel Schuhmacher | Broken Strings | 10.63% |
| Fausta Giordano | Umbrella | 1.33% |
| Sarah Kreuz | Listen | 12.99% |
| Dominik Büchele | Same Mistake | 22.22% |
| Holger Göpfert | Oh! Darling | 17.83% |
Advancing to Top 10 : Vanessa N, Daniel, Sarah, Dominik, Holger
Advancing to Top 10 : Marc, Annemarie, Cornelia, Vanessa C, Benny
Although Florian and Tobias were eliminated, they both ranked within the top 10 in the phone voting with Florian placing 9th and Tobias placing 7th, ahead of Marc, Benny, Vanessa C., and Cornelia.
Finals
Top 10 - "Greatest Hits"
| Contestant | Song | Percentage of calls |
| Annemarie Eilfeld | ...Baby One More Time | 4.49% |
| Benny Kieckhäben | So Sick | 5.67% |
| Cornelia Patzlsberger | Mercy | 11.52% |
| Daniel Schuhmacher | If You Don't Know Me by Now | 13.97% |
| Dominik Büchele | Imagine | 17.28% |
| Holger Göpfert | The Great Pretender | 12.61% |
| Marc Jentzen | End of the Road | 7.03% |
| Sarah Kreuz | I Have Nothing | 16.61% |
| Michelle Bowers | Valerie | 3.69% |
| Vanessa Neigert | Er gehört zu mir | 7.13% |
Bottom 4: Marc Jentzen, Benny Kieckhäben, Michelle Bowers, Annemarie Eilfeld
Jury Elimination Forecast: Benny Kieckhäben
'Eliminated: Michelle Bowers'''''
Top 9 - "Geschlechtertausch" (Gender Switch)
| Contestant | Song | Percentage of calls |
| Sarah Kreuz | You Raise Me Up | 12.45% |
| Annemarie Eilfeld | All Summer Long | 6.63% |
| Cornelia Patzlsperger | Your Song | 4.60% |
| Vanessa Neigert | Über den Wolken | 11.40% |
| Holger Göpfert | Black Velvet | 15.39% |
| Benny Kieckhäben | Like a Virgin | 6.55% |
| Marc Jentzen | I Kissed a Girl | 7.40% |
| Daniel Schuhmacher | Irgendwas bleibt | 13.11% |
| Dominik Büchele | First Day of My Life | 22.47% |
Bottom 4: Marc Jentzen, Cornelia Patzlsperger, Benny Kieckhäben, Annemarie Eilfeld
Jury Elimination Forecast: Benny Kieckhäben
'Eliminated: Cornelia Patzlsperger '''''
Top 8 - "Party Hits"
| Contestant | Song | Percentage of calls |
| Dominik Büchele | Reality | 18.11% |
| Benny Kieckhäben | What Is Love | 9.37% |
| Sarah Kreuz | I Will Survive | 11.74% |
| Marc Jentzen | Celebration | 7.62% |
| Daniel Schuhmacher | Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) | 18.39% |
| Vanessa Neigert | Ich will 'nen Cowboy als Mann | 10.03% |
| Holger Göpfert | We Are the Champions | 12.62% |
| Annemarie Eilfeld | 99 Luftballons | 12.12% |
Bottom 4: Benny Kieckhäben, Marc Jentzen, Vanessa Neigert, Annemarie Eilfeld
Jury Elimination Forecast: Annemarie Eilfeld
'Eliminated: Marc Jentzen '''''
Top 7 - "Sexy Hits"
| Contestant | Song | Percentage of calls |
| Daniel Schuhmacher | Sexual Healing | 21.29% |
| Holger Göpfert | Still Got The Blues | 8.14% |
| Annemarie Eilfeld | Lady Marmalade | 15.72% |
| Benny Kieckhäben | Don't Cha | 8.85% |
| Vanessa Neigert | Yes Sir, I Can Boogie | 9.75% |
| Sarah Kreuz | The Trouble with Love Is | 19.04% |
| Dominik Büchele | Sunday Morning | 17.21% |
Bottom 4: Benny Kieckhäben, Holger Göpfert, Vanessa Neigert, Annemarie Eilfeld
Jury Elimination Forecast: Dominik Büchele, Annemarie Eilfeld
'Eliminated: Holger Göpfert '''''
Top 6 - "Aktuelle Hits & I Love You" (Current Hits & I Love You)
| Contestant | Song | Percentage of calls |
| Dominik Büchele | Stark | 18.92% |
| Dominik Büchele | Wire to Wire | 18.92% |
| Vanessa Neigert | Liebeskummer Lohnt Sich Nicht | 12.98% |
| Vanessa Neigert | Gib Mir Sonne | 12.98% |
| Annemarie Eilfeld | Just Dance | 19.38% |
| Annemarie Eilfeld | Nobody Knows | 19.38% |
| Sarah Kreuz | Unforgettable | 19.68% |
| Sarah Kreuz | If I Were a Boy | 19.68% |
| Benny Kieckhäben | Closer | 13.16% |
| Benny Kieckhäben | Und wenn ein Lied | 13.16% |
| Daniel Schumacher | You Give Me Something | 15.88% |
| Daniel Schumacher | Allein Allein | 15.88% |
Bottom 4: Annemarie Eilfeld, Benny Kieckhäben, Daniel Schuhmacher, Vanessa Neigert
Jury Elimination Forecast: Benny Kieckhäben, Benny Kieckhäben or Vanessa Neigert, Didn't say
'Eliminated: Vanessa Neigert '''''
Top 5 - "Sonne und Regen" (Sun and Rain)
| Contestant | Song | Percentage of calls |
| Dominik Büchele | Upside Down | 16.69% |
| Dominik Büchele | Why Does It Always Rain on Me? | 16.69% |
| Sarah Kreuz | You Are the Sunshine of My Life | 15.04% |
| Sarah Kreuz | It's Raining Men | 15.04% |
| Benny Kieckhäben | Walking on Sunshine | 13.27% |
| Benny Kieckhäben | When the Rain Begins to Fall | 13.27% |
| Daniel Schuhmacher | Here Comes the Rain Again | 32.68% |
| Daniel Schuhmacher | Ain't No Sunshine | 32.68% |
| Annemarie Eilfeld | Purple Rain | 22.32% |
| Annemarie Eilfeld | Bailando | 22.32% |
| Oliver Pocher | Durch den Monsun | 0.00% |
Bottom 3: Annemarie Eilfeld, Benny Kieckhäben, Sarah Kreuz
Jury Elimination Forecast: Annemarie Eilfeld, Dominik Büchele, Benny Kieckhäben
'Eliminated: Benny Kieckhäben '''''
Top 4 - "Filmmusik & Unplugged" (Movie songs & Unplugged)
| Contestant | Song | Percentage of calls |
| Dominik Büchele | Can You Feel the Love Tonight | 18.39% |
| Dominik Büchele | The Sounds of Silence | 18.39% |
| Sarah Kreuz | I Will Always Love You | 31.94% |
| Sarah Kreuz | Warwick Avenue | 31.94% |
| Daniel Schuhmacher | Take My Breath Away | 26.59% |
| Daniel Schuhmacher | You Are So Beautiful | 26.59% |
| Annemarie Eilfeld | There You'll Be | 23.08% |
| Annemarie Eilfeld | Because of You | 23.08% |
Bottom 3: Annemarie Eilfeld, Dominik Büchele, Sarah Kreuz
Jury Elimination Forecast: Dominik Büchele, Sarah Kreuz
'Eliminated: Dominik Büchele '''''
Top 3 - "Uptempo, Ballade & Nr. 1 Hit" (Uptempo, Power ballad & No. 1 Hits)
| Contestant | Song | Percentage of calls |
| Annemarie Eilfeld | Maneater | 19.98% |
| Annemarie Eilfeld | The Voice Within | 19.98% |
| Annemarie Eilfeld | My Life Would Suck Without You | 19.98% |
| Daniel Schuhmacher | Rehab | 33.81% |
| Daniel Schuhmacher | Get Here | 33.81% |
| Daniel Schuhmacher | Stand by Me | 33.81% |
| Sarah Kreuz | I'm Outta Love | 46.21% |
| Sarah Kreuz | One Moment in Time | 46.21% |
| Sarah Kreuz | Für dich | 46.21% |
Bottom 2: Annemarie Eilfeld, Sarah Kreuz
Jury Elimination Forecast: Didn't say
'Eliminated: Annemarie Eilfeld '''''
Top 2 - Finale - "Herzenssong", "Staffelhighlight", "Siegertitel" (Singer's choice, Highlight Song, Winner's Single)
| Contestant | Song | Percentage of calls |
| Daniel Schuhmacher | Soulmate | 50,47% |
| Daniel Schuhmacher | Ain't No Sunshine | 50,47% |
| Daniel Schuhmacher | Anything but Love | 50,47% |
| Sarah Kreuz | Natural Woman | 49,53% |
| Sarah Kreuz | I Will Always Love You | 49,53% |
| Sarah Kreuz | Anything but Love | 49,53% |
Judges' forecasts of who would win: Daniel or Sarah
Winner: Daniel Schuhmacher
' Runner - Up: Sarah Kreuz '''''
Top 10 contestants
Michelle Bowers
Michelle Bowers was the youngest participant in the Top 10. She was originally eliminated in the "Top 15" show when both the viewers and jury did not put her into the next round. However one day before the first theme show, contestant Vanessa Civiello quit the competition bringing Bowers back into the Top 10. Although with only one night of rehearsal, the judges praised her comeback and believed it would allow her to go further in the competition. However, she was eliminated.| Theme | Song | Original artist | Place/Percentage |
| The Top 15 - Now or Never | Almost Lover | A Fine Frenzy | 1.16% |
| Top 10 - Greatest Hits | Valerie | Amy Winehouse | 3.69% |
Dominik Büchele
Dominik Büchele has been voted off the competition after theme show 7, finishing in the Top 4. He was known for his comparison and looks of James Blunt. He was a fan favorite among the girls.- Audition: "Same Mistake" - James Blunt
- Recall 1: "I'm Yours" - Jason Mraz
- Recall 2: "You Give Me Something" - James Morrison
- Recall 3: "Goodbye My Lover" - James Blunt
| Theme | Song | Original artist | Place/Percentage |
| The Top 15 - Now or Never | Same Mistake | James Blunt | 22.22% |
| Top 10 - Greatest Hits | Imagine | John Lennon | 17.28% |
| Top 9 - Geschlechtertausch | First Day of My Life | Melanie C | 22.47% |
| Top 8 - Party Hits | Reality | Richard Sanderson | 18.11% |
| Top 7 - Sexy Hits | Sunday Morning | Maroon 5 | 17.21% |
| Top 6 - Aktuelle Hits & I Love You | Stark | Ich + Ich | 18.92% |
| Top 6 - Aktuelle Hits & I Love You | Wire to Wire | Razorlight | 18.92% |
| Top 5 - Sonne und Regen | Upsite Down | Jack Johnson | 16.69% |
| Top 5 - Sonne und Regen | Why Does It Always Rain on Me? | Travis | 16.69% |
| Top 4 - Movie songs & Unplugged | Can You Feel the Love Tonight | Elton John | 18.39% |
| Top 4 - Movie songs & Unplugged | The Sounds of Silence | Simon & Garfunkel | 18.39% |
Vanessa Civiello
Vanessa Civiello was a jury selection for Top 10 after participating in the Top 15 liveshow. One day before the first theme show, Civiello voluntarily withdrew. Michelle Bowers was recalled to replace Civiello.| Theme | Song | Original artist | Place/Percentage |
| The Top 15 - Now or Never | Greatest Love of All | Whitney Houston | 3.09% |
| Top 10 - Greatest Hits | There You'll Be | Faith Hill | - |
Annemarie Eilfeld
| Theme | Song | Original artist | Place/Percentage |
| The Top 15 - Now or Never | Hot n Cold | Katy Perry | 4.57% |
| Top 10 - Greatest Hits | ...Baby One More Time | Britney Spears | 4.49% |
| Top 9 - Geschlechtertausch | All Summer Long | Kid Rock | 6.63% |
| Top 8 - Party Hits | 99 Luftballons | Nena | 12.12% |
| Top 7 - Sexy Hits | Lady Marmalade | Christina Aguilera | 15.72% |
| Top 6 - Aktuelle Hits & I Love You | Just Dance | Lady Gaga | 19.38% |
| Top 6 - Aktuelle Hits & I Love You | Nobody Knows | Pink | 19.38% |
| Top 5 - Sonne und Regen | Purple Rain | Prince | 22.32% |
| Top 5 - Sonne und Regen | Bailando | Loona | 22.32% |
| Top 4 - Movie songs & Unplugged | There You'll Be | Faith Hill | 23.08% |
| Top 4 - Movie songs & Unplugged | Because of You | Kelly Clarkson | 23.08% |
| Top 3 - Uptempo, Power ballad & No. 1 Hits | Maneater | Nelly Furtado | 19.98% |
| Top 3 - Uptempo, Power ballad & No. 1 Hits | The Voice Within | Christina Aguilera | 19.98% |
| Top 3 - Uptempo, Power ballad & No. 1 Hits | My Life Would Suck Without You | Kelly Clarkson | 19.98% |
Holger Göpfert
Holger Göpfert worked as an administration employee in Würzburg and is a soccer player. He auditioned in season 3 but did not make it through to the recall. At 13, Holger began to teach himself keyboard and to sing pass after songs. He also taught himself to play piano and guitar. He is a huge fan of the Beatles, Queen and Elvis in which he had sung songs in the show by these artists. His favorite song is "Oh Darling!" by the Beatles, in which he sang on the "Top 15" show and was selected further by call in votes. He was a fan favorite due to his excellent performing and entertainment rather than his voice. Although considered a joke contestant, he was well known for being a favorite and possible winner of the competition until his elimination.- Audition: "Oh Darling" - The Beatles
- Recall 1: "The Great Pretender" - Freddie Mercury
- Recall 2: "Love Ain't Here Anymore" - Take That & "Still Got the Blues"- Gary Moore
- Recall 3: "Lady Madonna - The Beatles
| Theme | Song | Original artist | Place/Percentage |
| The Top 15 - Now or Never | Oh! Darling | The Beatles | 17.83% |
| Top 10 - Greatest Hits | The Great Pretender | Freddie Mercury | 12.61% |
| Top 9 - Geschlechtertausch | Black Velvet | Alannah Myles | 15.39% |
| Top 8 - Party Hits | We Are the Champions | Queen | 12.62% |
| Top 7 - Sexy Hits | Still Got the Blues | Gary Moore | 8.14% |
Marc Jentzen
Marc Jentzen taught at Star Camp after his elimination.| Theme | Song | Original artist | Place/Percentage |
| The Top 15 - Now or Never | Breathe Easy | Blue | 4.36% |
| Top 10 - Greatest Hits | End of the Road | Boyz II Men | 7.03% |
| Top 9 - Geschlechtertausch | I Kissed a Girl | Katy Perry | 7.40% |
| Top 8 - Party Hits | Celebration | Kool & the Gang | 7.62% |
Benny Kieckhäben
Benny Kieckhäben is known for his unexpected audition due to way he looked. He was put through by all three judges after singing "If I Ever Fall in Love". Since, he has become somewhat of a favorite in the competition, although has been in the bottom every week, due to his good-sounding voice and his use of props. He is openly gay. Throughout the competition, he was known to sing songs by female artists.- Audition: "If I Ever Fall in Love" - Shai
- Recall 1: "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" - Jennifer Holliday
- Recall 2: N/A
- Recall 3: "End of the Road" - Boyz II Men
| Theme | Song | Original artist | Place/Percentage |
| The Top 15 - Now or Never | Hurt | Christina Aguilera | 3.79% |
| Top 10 - Greatest Hits | So Sick | Ne-Yo | 5.67% |
| Top 9 - Geschlechtertausch | Like a Virgin | Madonna | 6.55% |
| Top 8 - Party Hits | What Is Love | Haddaway | 9.37% |
| Top 7 - Sexy Hits | Don't Cha | The Pussycat Dolls | 8.85% |
| Top 6 - Aktuelle Hits & I Love You | Closer | Ne-Yo | 13.16% |
| Top 6 - Aktuelle Hits & I Love You | Und wenn ein Lied | Söhne Mannheims | 13.16% |
| Top 5 - Sonne und Regen | Walking on Sunshine | Katrina and the Waves | 13.27% |
| Top 5 - Sonne und Regen | When the Rain Begins to Fall | Pia Zadora & Jermaine Jackson | 13.27% |
Sarah Kreuz
Sarah Kreuz lives in Poppenhausen near Schweinfurt. She has consistent high placings in the show and has been a contest winner.| Theme | Song | Original artist | Place/Percentage |
| The Top 15 - Now or Never | Listen | Beyoncé Knowles | 12.99% |
| Top 10 - Greatest Hits | I Have Nothing | Whitney Houston | 16.61% |
| Top 9 - Geschlechtertausch | You Raise Me Up | Westlife | 12.45% |
| Top 8 - Party Hits | I Will Survive | Gloria Gaynor | 11.74% |
| Top 7 - Sexy Hits | The Trouble with Love Is | Kelly Clarkson | 19.04% |
| Top 6 - Aktuelle Hits & I Love You | Unforgettable | Nat King Cole | 19.68% |
| Top 6 - Aktuelle Hits & I Love You | If I Were a Boy | Beyoncé Knowles | 19.68% |
| Top 5 - Sonne und Regen | You Are the Sunshine of My Life | Stevie Wonder | 15.04% |
| Top 5 - Sonne und Regen | It's Raining Men | The Weather Girls | 15.04% |
| Top 4 - Movie songs & Unplugged | I Will Always Love You | Whitney Houston | 31.94% |
| Top 4 - Movie songs & Unplugged | Warwick Avenue | Duffy | 31.94% |
| Top 3 - Uptempo, Power ballad & No. 1 Hits | I'm Outta Love | Anastacia | 46.21% |
| Top 3 - Uptempo, Power ballad & No. 1 Hits | One Moment in Time | Whitney Houston | 46.21% |
| Top 3 - Uptempo, Power ballad & No. 1 Hits | Für dich | Yvonne Catterfeld | 46.21% |
| Top 2 - Finale - Singer's choice, Highlight Song, Winner's Single | (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman | Aretha Franklin | 49,53% |
| Top 2 - Finale - Singer's choice, Highlight Song, Winner's Single | I Will Always Love You | Whitney Houston | 49,53% |
| Top 2 - Finale - Singer's choice, Highlight Song, Winner's Single | Anything but love | Daniel Schuhmacher | 49,53% |
Vanessa Neigert
Vanessa Neigert| Theme | Song | Original artist | Place/Percentage |
| The Top 15 - Now or Never | Schöner fremder Mann | Connie Francis | 6.05% |
| Top 10 - Greatest Hits | Er gehört zu mir | Marianne Rosenberg | 7.13% |
| Top 9 - Geschlechtertausch | Über den Wolken | Reinhard Mey | 11.40% |
| Top 8 - Party Hits | Ich will 'nen Cowboy als Mann | Gitte Hænning | 10.03% |
| Top 7 - Sexy Hits | Yes Sir, I Can Boogie | Baccara | 9.75% |
| Top 6 - Aktuelle Hits & I Love You | Liebeskummer lohnt sich nicht | Siw Malmkvist | 12.98% |
| Top 6 - Aktuelle Hits & I Love You | Gib mir Sonne | Rosenstolz | 12.98% |
Cornelia Patzlsperger
Cornelia Patzlsperger| Theme | Song | Original artist | Place/Percentage |
| The Top 15 - Now or Never | Time After Time | Cyndi Lauper | 1.38% |
| Top 10 - Greatest Hits | Mercy | Duffy | 11.52% |
| Top 9 - Geschlechtertausch | Your Song | Elton John | 4.60% |
Daniel Schuhmacher
Daniel Schuhmacher is the season 6 winner of Deutschland sucht den Superstar.| Theme | Song | Original artist | Place/Percentage |
| The Top 15 - Now or Never | Broken Strings | James Morrison | 10.63% |
| Top 10 - Greatest Hits | If You Don't Know Me by Now | Simply Red | 13.97% |
| Top 9 - Geschlechtertausch | Irgendwas bleibt | Silbermond | 13.11% |
| Top 8 - Party Hits | Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) | Eurythmics | 18.39% |
| Top 7 - Sexy Hits | Sexual Healing | Marvin Gaye | 21.29% |
| Top 6 - Aktuelle Hits & I Love You | You Give Me Something | James Morrison | 15.88% |
| Top 6 - Aktuelle Hits & I Love You | Allein Allein | Polarkreis 18 | 15.88% |
| Top 5 - Sonne und Regen | Here Comes the Rain Again | Eurythmics | 32.68% |
| Top 5 - Sonne und Regen | Ain't No Sunshine | Bill Withers | 32.68% |
| Top 4 - Movie songs & Unplugged | Take My Breath Away | Berlin | 26.59% |
| Top 4 - Movie songs & Unplugged | You Are So Beautiful | Joe Cocker | 26.59% |
| Top 3 - Uptempo, Power ballad & No. 1 Hits | Rehab | Amy Winehouse | 33.81% |
| Top 3 - Uptempo, Power ballad & No. 1 Hits | Get Here | Oleta Adams | 33.81% |
| Top 3 - Uptempo, Power ballad & No. 1 Hits | Stand by Me | Ben E. King | 33.81% |
| Top 2 - Finale - Singer's choice, Highlight Song, Winner's Single | Soulmate | Natasha Bedingfield | 50.47% |
| Top 2 - Finale - Singer's choice, Highlight Song, Winner's Single | Ain't No Sunshine | Bill Withers | 50.47% |
| Top 2 - Finale - Singer's choice, Highlight Song, Winner's Single | Anything but Love | The Winner's song | 50.47% |
Elimination chart
| Safe | Safe First | Safe Last | Eliminated |