Elton Announces Departure from ARD Quiz Show After a Decade

The longtime team captain of 'Wer weiß denn sowas?' steps down to focus on personal life, with a farewell episode set for April 26, 2025.

Elton confirmed his decision to leave 'Wer weiß denn sowas?' after ten years as a team captain, citing a desire to spend more time with family and friends.
His final appearance on the popular ARD quiz show will air on April 26, 2025, in a special farewell episode featuring surprises and tributes.
Elton has participated in nearly 1,300 episodes of the show since its 2015 debut, winning 545 of them and contributing to its ratings success.
The show, hosted by Kai Pflaume with Bernhard Hoëcker as the other team captain, has consistently drawn millions of viewers, with daily episodes averaging 3.3 million and Saturday editions exceeding 5 million.
While stepping back from 'Wer weiß denn sowas?', Elton will continue to work on other TV projects, including '1, 2 oder 3' and collaborations with Stefan Raab.