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) 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 Live final (13 March 2004) Releases DSDS Finalists Albums: Magic