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3mo ago

ZDF Sets Two 'Küchenschlacht XXL' Primetime Specials for April and May

The broadcaster is testing whether the daytime hit can scale to evening with an expanded jury-led showdown format.

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Overview

  • ZDF schedules the specials for Wednesday 15 April and Wednesday 27 May 2026 at 20:15.
  • Zora Klipp returns as host for the evening editions.
  • Each 90-minute episode pits three former hobby contestants against three top professional chefs before a prominent jury.
  • The XXL shows will be available at 20:15 on broadcast as well as in the ZDF web, app and Mediathek.
  • The trial follows a primetime debut that averaged 2.44 million viewers and an 11.7% share, compared with over 18% for the regular 14:15 daytime slot, which continues.