Deutschland sucht den Superstar season 2

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.

Finalists
(Ages stated at time of contest)

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

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"