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)

Heat 2 (15 October 2003)

Heat 3 (22 October 2003)

Heat 4 (29 October 2003)

Heat 5 (5 November 2003)

Wildcard round (12 November 2003)

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 Elli Erl 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