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Joko and Klaas Close 'Das Duell um die Welt' With Emotional Farewell and Ratings Low

The hosts said the format had run its course, ending it on their own terms.

Overview

  • ProSieben aired the final episode on December 14, 2025, concluding a three-part Sunday run at 20:15 after moving the show off its traditional Saturday slot.
  • Jeannine Michaelsen was honored in the finale when the hosts proposed awarding her the final world title, capping a tribute to her long-standing role on the show.
  • The broadcast drew about 650,000 viewers overall and roughly 440,000 in the 14–49 demo for a 10.9% share, marking the series’ lowest audience yet, according to AGF data reported by DWDL.de.
  • Despite the weak reach, the finale ranked as the strongest challenger to ARD’s Tatort among younger viewers that evening.
  • The send-off showcased signature high-risk stunts and highlighted the show’s scale over 13 years, with broadcaster figures citing 34 episodes and 156 filmed challenges across 56 countries, as other Joko & Klaas formats continue and ProSieben signals a new project for 2026.