Overview
- Michelle Hunziker, the Ehrlich Brothers, and Jana Ina and Giovanni Zarrella will step in for the next live edition, replacing the long-running trio of Barbara Schöneberger, Günther Jauch, and Thomas Gottschalk.
- RTL says the casting applies only to the Dec. 13 show, with decisions about future editions to be announced later.
- The episode airs live at 20:15 on RTL and streams on RTL+, with the format retaining its twist that the moderator is revealed during the broadcast.
- Gottschalk has said he will pause for about six months to focus on his health after disclosing a cancer diagnosis, telling fans on Instagram, “I’ll be back,” while keeping his account active.
- The announced lineup has drawn strong and mixed reactions on social media, with notable criticism alongside curiosity about the refreshed format.