At the same time, "
Deutschland sucht den superstar," and Granada's "Ich bin ein star--Holt mich hier raus!," however you define them, work ratings wonders.
That show, which Tresor produced for RTL 2, preceded similar formats in Germany such a "
Deutschland sucht den Superstar," the German version of "Pop Idol," which went on to eclipse "Popstars" in popularity, and "Fame Academy."
BERLIN The second season of RTL Television's "Pop Idol" format "
Deutschland sucht den superstar" is still pulling in auds despite a deluge of casting-show clones.
Both Sat.1 and PreSieben were quick to follow rival RTT's "Pop Idol" version "
Deutschland sucht den superstar" with their respective hit casting shows: "Star Search" and "Popstars: Das Duell."
RTL slightly widened its lead over the pubcasters in the first half of the year, scoring high ratings with its "Pop Idol" format "
Deutschland sucht den Superstar."
German media giant Bertelsmann continues to reap the rewards of "
Deutschland sucht den Superstar," the Teutonic version of the "Idol" format, which has brought synergies galore for its TV and music subsids RTL and BMG.
Currently enjoying an average 19.5% market share among 14- to 49-year-old viewers, RTL has seen its biggest success to date with the low-cost "
Deutschland sucht den superstar," the Teutonic take on the "Idol" format.