Overview
- The final run begins on 31 May 2026 with twelve live editions, followed by a 6 September farewell special and a 13 September best‑of.
- The decision was taken jointly by SWR and ARD, and no direct successor format is planned for the Sunday slot.
- The show continued to draw strong audiences in 2025, averaging roughly 1.26–1.3 million viewers with about a 17% market share.
- Fans have voiced disappointment and the move has fueled debate over public broadcasters’ priorities and the balance between legacy programming and digital strategy.
- Launched in 1995 and produced from Europa‑Park in Rust, the program has been hosted by Stefan Mross since 2005 across 31 seasons and 378 episodes.