Diego Pooth surprises with victory on Let’s Dance” despite criticism from the jury!

Diego Pooth surprises with victory on Let’s Dance” despite criticism from the jury!

Diego Pooth won the RTL dance show “Let’s Dance”. The 21-year-old son of presenter Verona Pooth appeared together with his dance partner Ekaterina Leonova and prevailed in the exciting finale. Although he received the fewest points from the jury, he was able to turn the tide through the audience vote and secure first place. This is considered a particular highlight of his dance journey, which included 15 weeks of intensive training.

In the final he faced the 22-year-old swimmer Taliso Engel and the 37-year-old Olympic champion Fabian Hambüchen. While Hambüchen received full points for all three dances and was considered the favorite, Pooth surprised with his victory. He was surprised by the decision himself because he had expected third place. oe24 reports.

Jury voting and audience vote

The jury was initially critical of Pooth's performances, particularly after a less strong freestyle in which the pair performed dressed as Mowgli and Baloo. Pooth initially came third in the jury voting. Nevertheless, the spectators were ultimately able to give him victory by seeing him in front. 20min.ch reports.

Verona Pooth, who was proud of her performance after the final, said: “I’m so happy!” The emotional moments between Diego and Ekaterina were particularly visible during their last waltz together, in which kedua couples danced the cha-cha-cha and slow waltz, each awarded 30 points.

Reactions to the finale

Fabian Hambüchen, who came in second, was disappointed with the result, despite his consistently positive reviews of his dances, including the highest praise for his tango. However, Pooth's final placement shows how much viewers appreciated the contestants' performances and their development throughout the show. Let's dance provides additional information on this season's rating and the show's history.

With his victory, Diego Pooth not only combines his talent in dancing, but also carries the pride of his mother Verona and the support of the audience into his future life. His unexpected triumph will certainly be remembered for a long time.