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‘Die Höhle der Löwen’ Advances Season 18 With New Battle Format as Ralf Dümmel Plans Sat.1 Spinoff

The Sept. 29 episode showcases diverse pitches as the show leans into a streaming‑first release.

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Overview

  • Season 18 episodes debut a week early on RTL+ before airing Mondays on VOX, continuing the dual streaming and free‑to‑air rollout.
  • Frank Thelen returns as a permanent investor alongside Dagmar Wöhrl, Judith Williams, Ralf Dümmel, Carsten Maschmeyer and Janna Ensthaler, with guest spots from Lena Gercke and Christian Miele.
  • The new one‑minute Battle segment pits two startups head‑to‑head, with only the winner earning extended time with the jury and a shot at a deal.
  • The Sept. 29 lineup features little Biker (learning vest for kids on wheels), Whacky (organic beef sticks), KassenKompass (health‑insurer switch platform) and Touchprint (tactile 3D photo reliefs).
  • Sat.1 confirms Dümmel’s show ‘Die Millionenidee’ for 2026 on Sat.1 and Joyn, focusing on turning raw ideas into retail products, with Dümmel remaining on DHDL.