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ARD Culture Magazine Names Thilo Jahn As New Co‑Moderator

The unanimous, multi‑stage ARD selection is presented as a step to restore confidence after the withdrawn 2024 appointment.

Overview

  • MDR and participating ARD editorial teams confirmed on Wednesday that Thilo Jahn will join ttt as second moderator and will work alongside Siham El‑Maimouni.
  • Jahn will make his first appearance on 30 August and is scheduled to present four editions this year, roughly one third of the programme’s shows.
  • Siham El‑Maimouni will remain the programme’s main presenter and is expected to lead about two thirds of the annual episodes.
  • MDR says Jahn was chosen in a careful, point‑based, multi‑stage selection that resulted in a unanimous vote and that the choice aims to avoid a repeat of the backlash over Thilo Mischke in late 2024.
  • The appointment comes as MDR pursues cautious format development for ttt, including a ttt talk and reportages, while MDR culture head Jana Cebulla prepares to move to RBB in July.