Overview
- The XXL 10-year edition drew about 4.68 million viewers for a 21.6% share overall and 14.6% among 14–49, securing a clear Tuesday primetime lead.
- The strong audience carried into late night, with Anke Engelke’s new half-hour drawing 2.24 million viewers and 17.5% overall share, including 12.6% in 14–49.
- Elton, who exited the show in April and was succeeded by Wotan Wilke Möhring as team captain, returned for a one-off guest turn alongside Bernhard Hoëcker against Oliver Welke.
- Producers kept the three-round, charity-focused quiz structure culminating in a €50,000 final while adding the Heavytones live band, in-studio experiments, and animal guests.
- Viewers on X reacted largely positively to Elton’s comeback, with many praising his presence and reminiscing about his long tenure on the ARD hit.