Is the corona virus pandemic possibly making fans of "Germany is looking for the superstar" a spanner in the works? For example, what about the castings for the upcoming season? Such fears are understandable given the current situation. RTL is now giving the all-clear.
What are "eCastings"?
A spokeswoman for the station explains to the media magazine "DWDL" that the pre-castings would be converted into "eCastings", but this does not affect the TV audience: "The eCastings replace – due to Corona – the traditional pre-castings that never take place in the Were on TV. " Potential future candidates do not have to travel, but can simply send in videos of their applications.
Taking into account the currently important hygiene rules, there will be "a new, spectacular casting tour through Germany with the 'DSDS' jury this year as well. (…) The viewers will continue with their beloved auditions in the next season the 'DSDS' jury. " It is not yet clear who will sit in the jury chairs next to pop titan Dieter Bohlen (66).
Episodes of past seasons of "DSDS" can be seen on TVNow.