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First Full ‘Stefan Raab Show’ Tops 14–49, Draws Harsh Reviews

Sustained success hinges on whether the weekly slot retains viewers beyond the launch.

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Wo sind sie bloß hin, die ganzen Zuschauer? Stefan Raab rangiert trotz bester Sendezeit im Quotenranking nur unter ferner liefen.
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Overview

  • The 75‑minute premiere on 24 September in RTL’s Wednesday 20:15 slot focused on bodybuilding and featured Markus Rühl, Lena Ramsteiner and Horst Lichter.
  • AGF/GfK data show 1.08 million total viewers and about 530,000 aged 14–49 for roughly a 12.5% share, delivering that demographic’s Primetime win as Sat.1’s Das große Backen led in overall reach.
  • Press reviews and many viewer comments skewed negative, with critiques labeling the show uninspired or bloodless even as trade coverage noted the value of the youth‑demo performance.
  • An on‑air hair‑clipping mishap left visible bald stripes and a failed attempt to reach a retailer’s hotline, becoming a widely discussed moment from the broadcast.
  • The format reprises Raab’s familiar studio bits, street interviews and guest chats, and he joked about offering Jimmy Kimmel his job, with RTL continuing the series in the Wednesday slot as upcoming ratings gauge its viability.