- Diego dares to move rhythmically on the dance stage
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Meet Diego Pooth: Golf Pro, Student, and "Let's Dance" Contestant
Diego Pooth, born on September 10, 2003, in Cologne, hails from a renowned family. His mother, Verona Pooth, is a widely recognized German TV personality. Yet, Diego aims to create his own footprint, as he steps onto the stage of RTL's "Let's Dance," debuting on February 21st. Each Friday, the format will see famous personalities dance alongside professional dancers. This season, the jury includes Motsi Mabuse, Joachim Llambi, and Jorge Gonzalez. Diego joins the list of candidates, presented by Stern[1].
Background and Achievements
Diego's journey began at the Meerbusch golf club, where he discovered his passion for golf at a young age. His talent and discipline propelled him to become a pro. But Diego's interests stretch beyond golf. He's also the founder of a startup specializing in dietary supplements. After dedicating more than a year and a half of his life to this venture, alongside a renowned nutrition expert, Diego expects to present an innovative product[2].
Motivations and Expectations
As a golf pro, Diego brings a sporting energy to "Let's Dance." He admitted, "I will have to leave my comfort zone in 'Let's Dance' to convince. I plan to compensate for my lack of talent with diligent training and discipline. My dance partner has a significant challenge ahead of them, but I'm really looking forward to it."
Miscellaneous Facts
- Diego has graced the runway at Milan Fashion Week as a model.
- Studying product management in Berlin, Diego carries a multidisciplinary focus.
The 2025 "Let's Dance" Participants
- Jeanette Biedermann (44), musician
- selfiesandra (25), podcaster and influencer
- Marie Mouroum (32), stuntwoman
- Leyla Lahouar (28), reality TV star
- Paola Maria (31), content creator
- Christine Neubauer (62), actress
- Simone Thomalla (59), actress
- Roland Trettl (53), TV chef
- Osan Yaran (38), comedian
- Diego Pooth (21), golf pro
- Taliso Engel (22), para-swimmer
- Fabian Hambüchen (37), former professional athlete
- Marc Eggers (38), entertainer
- Ben Zucker (41), musician
Editor's note: Stern is part of RTL Germany
[1] Stern (2023)[2] Enrichment Data (n.d.)
What motivated Diego to join "Let's Dance" beyond his passion for golf is his interest in a startup focusing on dietary supplements, which he developed with a nutrition expert. Despite his lack of talent in dancing, Diego plans to compensate with diligent training and discipline, just like he did in golf. In the 2025 "Let's Dance" participants list, Diego Pooth, the young golf pro, stands out alongside renowned personalities like actress Christine Neubauer and comedian Osan Yaran.
