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‘Klein Gegen Groß’ Posts Big Demo Numbers as Latest Episode Draws Scrutiny

Strong demo ratings contrasted with critical online chatter over casting.

Overview

  • ARD aired the new edition of the Kai Pflaume–hosted family show on November 1 with guests including Boris Becker, Jan Ullrich, Ina Müller, Amy MacDonald, Til Schweiger and others.
  • DWDL reported 4.90 million viewers and a 22.3% market share overall, with 15.7% among 14–49, while ZDF’s ‘Helen Dorn’ led total viewership with 5.44 million.
  • Michael ‘Bully’ Herbig fronted a special quote-identification ‘Bully-Duell’ segment pitting a 12-year-old fan against actors Christian Tramitz and Rick Kavanian.
  • Amy MacDonald took on a guitar chord challenge against 12-year-old Benedict and narrowly lost, prompting mixed reactions online to the segment and its staging.
  • Coverage also noted Pflaume’s on-air apology after misstating ‘Let’s Dance’ pros’ world titles during a double-wheel duel, as social media continued to debate the celebrity lineup and moments from the broadcast.