Overview
- RTL announced on Instagram that Jan Köppen will step in for Elton on the next editions of the Saturday night format.
- The first two shows with Köppen, Knossi and Tim Mälzer have already been recorded and are scheduled to air on 27 September and 4 October at 20:15.
- Viewers can stream each episode one week earlier on RTL+, continuing the broadcaster’s early-release strategy.
- Köppen said he feels honored to join the team and described strong chemistry with his co-stars in comments shared via RTL.
- No official reason was provided for Elton’s absence, though outlets citing Bild report scheduling conflicts, and Elton remains set to front the new winter quiz ‘Die Unzerquizbaren’ with Stefan Raab.