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Industry Reaction Builds to Kaulitz-Led ‘Wetten, dass..?’ Return Set for Dec. 5, 2026

The appointment has prompted industry chatter, from Andrea Kiewel’s 2014 anecdote to YouTuber twins reviving a tongue-in-cheek hosting claim.

Andrea Kiewel rechnet mit Bill und Tom Kaulitz ab:

Overview

  • ZDF confirmed Bill and Tom Kaulitz as hosts for the live comeback on December 5, broadcasting from Halle (Saale).
  • The brothers said they respect the show's legacy and aim to have fun hosting their first prime-time live program.
  • ZDF presenter Andrea Kiewel recalled Tokio Hotel leaving quickly after a 2014 New Year’s performance, then wished the new hosts success.
  • YouTubers Benni and Dennis Wolter cited a 2023 joke “successor deal” with Thomas Gottschalk and reiterated they would gladly moderate.
  • Coverage notes both criticism and support for the choice, including backing from a former ‘Wetten, dass..?’ moderator, and some suggest Heidi Klum’s connections could help attract guests.