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Diego Pooth Wins 'Let's Dance' 2025 in Audience-Driven Upset

The 21-year-old student triumphed despite the lowest jury score, with audience votes securing his victory in the emotional finale.

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Overview

  • Diego Pooth and Ekaterina Leonova were crowned winners of 'Let's Dance' 2025, marking her fourth victory as a professional dancer on the show.
  • Pooth, the youngest finalist at 21, overcame the lowest jury score among finalists to win through overwhelming audience support.
  • The finale featured standout performances from all three finalists, with Fabian Hambüchen earning the highest jury score but finishing third after audience voting.
  • The event was marked by an emotional speech from Pooth to his dance partner and a medical emergency involving Christina Hänni, who suffered an allergic shock but later recovered.
  • The finale drew 3.56 million viewers, solidifying the show's status as a major cultural event in German television.