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Elton Bids Farewell to 'Wer weiß denn sowas?' in Record-Breaking XXL Finale

After a decade as team captain, Elton steps down from the ARD quiz show, leaving behind an emotional goodbye and a ratings milestone.

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

  • Elton, a defining figure on 'Wer weiß denn sowas?' since its 2015 debut, has stepped down to focus on family and personal time.
  • The XXL farewell episode on April 26, 2025, featured celebrity guests and live experiments, culminating in emotional tributes from Kai Pflaume and Bernhard Hoëcker.
  • The episode achieved a record 22.1% market share among 14- to 49-year-olds, marking the show's highest-ever rating in this demographic.
  • Elton's departure leaves the team captain role vacant, with no successor announced yet as the show enters its summer hiatus before an autumn return.
  • Despite leaving the show, Elton will continue hosting ZDF's '1, 2 oder 3' and RTL's 'Eltons 12,' and collaborating with Stefan Raab.