Overview
- Kim serves a Swabian‑influenced menu and, despite a beer‑tray mishap that splashes Markus, secures 32 points to move into second place.
- After three broadcasts in the Aachen week, Basti leads with 35 points, Kim follows with 32, and Alida stands at 26, with two dinners still to air.
- Basti opens the week with a complex, molecular‑style menu using dry ice and closes with a dance session, earning 35 points from the group.
- Alida’s night is marred by kitchen slips and critical feedback on textures and flavors, resulting in a total of 26 points.
- VOX confirms a 20th‑anniversary special for March 2–6 with Ralf Zacherl, Haya Molcho, Mario Kotaska, Graciela Cucchiara, and Ali Güngörmüs assisting, as the show posts a 7.5% 14–49 share last year and about 8.7% so far in 2026.