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: He received a record deal with Universal Music and a prize of €100,000 , which he stated he intended to use to support his family.

: A 21-year-old circus artist, he competed in the final against his brother Gianni Laffontien (17), Amber van den Elzen (20), and Melissa Mantzoukis (18). : He received a record deal with Universal

In May 2022, was crowned the winner of the 19th season of Deutschland sucht den Superstar (DSDS). The finale was notable for a surprise video greeting from former chief judge Dieter Bohlen , who had been absent from the jury for the first time in 18 seasons. The Winner: Harry Laffontien Amber van den Elzen (20)