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Lena Gercke and Christian Miele Join Die Höhle der Löwen Season 18

The season shifts to a streaming-first rollout with fresh pitch features to attract new audiences.

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Lena Gercke

Overview

  • Season 18 premieres on RTL+ on August 18, 2025, with its VOX television debut scheduled for August 25 across eight weekly episodes.
  • Lena Gercke is confirmed as a guest investor in episode 4, airing on VOX on September 15 and available on RTL+ from September 8.
  • Christian Miele will also join as a guest investor in the season finale, though outlets differ on whether that episode airs on October 13 or October 20.
  • Returning investor Frank Thelen rejoins the core jury alongside Ralf Dümmel, Carsten Maschmeyer and other regulars following departures from Season 17.
  • Season 18 debuts two format enhancements—backstage arrival segments and one-minute Battle-Pitches—to enrich storytelling and competitive dynamics.