Overview
- RTL announced on Thursday that Sebastian Lege will work exclusively for the broadcaster from January 2027 under a new contract.
- Lege’s long-running ZDF contract ends on December 31, 2026, closing a 13-year chapter in which he became known for shows like Die Tricks der Lebensmittelindustrie and Besseresser.
- RTL said it plans additional formats built for main-channel primetime but has not released schedules or detailed format descriptions.
- Before the exclusivity begins, Lege is expected to appear in new 2026 episodes of Lege kommt auf den Geschmack on VOX.
- Broadcasters view the move as part of a wider trend of private networks recruiting familiar public-broadcaster talent to boost ratings and shape more entertainment-focused food programming.