| Deutschland sucht den Superstar | |
|---|---|
| Season 9 | |
| Judges | Dieter Bohlen Bruce Darnell Natalie Horler |
| Winner | Luca Hänni |
| Runner-up | Daniele Negroni |
| Release | |
| Original network | RTL |
| Original release | 7 January – 27 April 2012 |
| Season chronology | |
The ninth season of Deutschland sucht den Superstar was broadcast on German channel RTL from 7 January to 27 April 2012. Luca Hänni won the series. Jury members Fernanda Brandão and Patrick Nuo left DSDS and were replaced by Bruce Darnell and Cascada's Natalie Horler. As the winner, Luca Hänni received a recording contract with Universal Music Group and €500,000. Participants must be between the ages of 16 and 30 and living in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The auditions stage had 34 audition events in 33 cities across Germany, Austria or Switzerland. 35,401 participants auditioned for season 9. Marco Schreyl will not be returning to host season 10.