Overview
- Contestant Leonard Sträter presented a photo of an old keyring labeled “Dr. Jauch,” prompting a surprised on‑air reaction as Günther Jauch confirmed his father held a doctorate.
- Sträter earned €16,000 to qualify for Friday’s final, meeting the special week’s threshold for advancement.
- To protect game integrity, Jauch halted the recording to relocate two friends of contestant Emily Enders who sat in her direct sightline; Enders finished with €32,000.
- Jauch delivered a sharp quip to funeral director Alida Nezamzadeh Kermani, then immediately retracted it and apologized on air; she also secured €32,000.
- Former €1 million winner Dr. Leon Windscheid attended in support of Sträter, as the 3‑Millionen‑Euro‑Woche continues through January 9 with prizes potentially reaching €3 million.