Diego Pooth emerges victorious in Let's Dance contest
Cologne - In a surprising turn of events, Diego Pooth, a 21-year-old golf professional turned dance prodigy, emerged victorious in the 18th season of RTL's dance show, "Let's Dance." He claimed the coveted title "Dancing Star 2025."
Despite receiving the fewest points from the jury in the finale, Pooth outshone his competitors, 22-year-old swimmer Taliso Engel and Olympic champion Fabian Hambüchen. Hugo Boss-clad Hambüchen, the favorite, had achieved full marks for all three of his dances, yet failed to secure the first place.
Pooth's less-impressive freestyle performance, as per thejudge Joachim Llambi, placed him third in the jury's voting. However, this outcome seemed to surprise even the talented Olympian, Hambüchen.
Diego Pooth's mother, Verona, expressed her pride after the grueling weeks of intensive training, claiming, "Fifteen weeks locked in the gym, and something this beautiful came out of it."
Impressively, Pooth had rapidly transformed from a dancing novice to a captivating and skillful performer throughout the competition. His prowess, particularly in the Standard dances like the Slow Waltz, earned him 29 points from the jury. In the grand finale, he and his professional dance partner, Ekaterina Leonova, delivered an energetic freestyle performance inspired by "The Jungle Book," securing 27 points and winning over the audience with their passionate routine.
This unexpected triumph marked Pooth's stunning journey on the show, characterized by rapid improvement and growing confidence, which ultimately earned him the favor of both the jury and viewers.
After several intense weeks of training, Diego Pooth, a dance prodigy from Cologne, transformed from a novice to a skilled performer, captivating the audience with his energetic and passionate routines. His extraordinary performance in the grand finale of "Let's Dance," which included a freestyle routine inspired by "The Jungle Book," secured him 27 points and the title of "Dancing Star 2025," despite receiving fewer points from the jury than other contestants like Olympic champion Fabian Hambüchen.
