Diego Pooth, son of German TV personality Verona Pooth, is taking the stage of "Let’s Dance" in 2025, captivating audiences with his performances alongside professional dancer Ekaterina Leonova. Born on September 10, 2003, in Cologne, Diego has been in the public eye since childhood, often accompanying his mother to events.
Now solo, Diego's journey on the dance show has shown promising developments, including a Tango performance in the group dance that earned him 14 points and a Cha-Cha-Cha that received 19 points in the first show. With a strong start, audiences are curious about whether Diego might become a favorite.
In the second show, Diego and Ekaterina wowed the audience with a romantic Viennese Waltz to Bon Jovi's "Bed of Roses," accumulating 18 points. However, in an Instagram story, Ekaterina reflected that their performance did not match their expectations, saying, "It all didn't go that well."
The third show presented a significant triumph for the duo, as they impressed judges with a Paso Doble to "Freestyle" by the Taalbi Brothers, earning an impressive 21 points, marking their best score yet. Diego remains committed, and with Ekaterina's demanding training regimens, the partnership is evolving.
Born San Diego Feldbusch, Diego's life has been intertwined with the spotlight. His mother, Verona, known for her charisma, has guided him through various phases of his career. Diego had his first modeling job at just 14 and later co-founded a fashion label with his father. In 2019, he stepped into television, making his debut on “Grill den Henssler,” and since then has appeared in various shows alongside Verona.
In 2020, he explored his athletic side, training at Saddlebrook Academy in Florida to become a professional golfer. Yet early in 2024, he shifted gears, sharing with “Bild” that he found the competition too fierce in professional golf, leading him to abandon that pursuit for education at the "CODE" university in Berlin, focusing on Business Management and Entrepreneurship.
Diego is also deeply involved in a startup aimed at launching a personalized dietary supplement, collaborating with nutritionist Dr. Schneider from Austria, revealing his entrepreneurial spirit.
As Diego impressively charts new paths in dance, his family remains a solid support system. Although much about his private life is kept discreet, he has hinted at a relationship through social media, sparking speculation among fans.
As "Let’s Dance" has resumed its 18th season on February 21, 2025, with excitement building every week as 14 celebrity contestants vie for the title of “Dancing Star.” Fans anticipate seeing how the show unfolds, and no less enthusiastic about Diego's journey, hoping to witness his transformation as a dancer unfold live each week. Join the viewing every Friday at 20:15 on RTL, where the drama and dance continue to unravel.
