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Elton Bids Farewell to 'Wer weiß denn sowas?' After a Decade

The beloved team captain leaves the ARD quiz show to prioritize family, with an emotional XXL farewell episode marking his final appearance.

Elton bricht bei seinem "Wer weiß denn sowas?"-Abschied in Tränen aus.
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Overview

  • Elton officially departed 'Wer weiß denn sowas?' on April 26, 2025, after a decade as team captain, citing a desire to spend more time with family and friends.
  • The ARD celebrated his contributions with a prime-time XXL farewell special featuring live experiments, celebrity guests, and emotional tributes.
  • Since its 2015 debut, the show became a flagship program for ARD, regularly drawing millions of viewers and thriving on the chemistry between Elton, Bernhard Hoëcker, and host Kai Pflaume.
  • Elton will continue his television career, remaining the host of ZDF's children's quiz show '1, 2 oder 3' and appearing in other productions.
  • Following Elton's departure, 'Wer weiß denn sowas?' will return with new episodes in October 2025, while 'Gefragt – Gejagt' temporarily fills its timeslot.