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Elton Bids Farewell to 'Wer weiß denn sowas?' with Emotional XXL Finale

After a decade as team captain, Elton steps down to focus on family, marking the end of an era for ARD's hit quiz show.

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

  • Elton's final appearance on 'Wer weiß denn sowas?' airs tonight in an XXL special, concluding his 10-year tenure as team captain.
  • The farewell episode features high-profile guests, including Torsten Sträter, Oliver Welke, and Palina Rojinski, competing in quiz rounds with live studio experiments.
  • Elton cited a desire for more personal time with family and friends as the reason for his departure, though he will remain active in other TV projects.
  • Since its 2015 debut, the show has achieved consistent success, with the current season reaching a 20.2% market share and over eight million ARD Mediathek views.
  • Over the past decade, Team Hoëcker outperformed Team Elton with 790 wins to 612, including a lead in XXL specials.