Overview
- On November 8, the 75-year-old debuted on ZDF’s Der Quiz‑Champion as the Film and Television expert alongside Jürgen von der Lippe, Wigald Boning, Katrin Müller-Hohenstein and Barbara Hahlweg.
- Viewers on X criticized his performance, calling him distant or sedated, after he hesitated on a Germany’s Next Topmodel question and answered with a self‑deprecating quip.
- DWDL.de, following a Bild report, says Günther Jauch and Barbara Schöneberger also plan to leave RTL’s Denn sie wissen nicht, was passiert during the December 6 broadcast.
- RTL declined to comment on the reported exits or a relaunch said to be in development with i&u Studios, instead pointing to the live show on December 6.
- His ZDF appearance aired in the 20:15 Saturday slot he had vowed to leave after announcing a step back from Saturday night TV in May.