Overview

• Season 12 launches on Saturday, November 8 at 20:15 on ProSieben, with six live episodes set to complete all unmaskings before Christmas and streams available on Joyn.
• Verona Pooth and Chris Tall become the fixed guessing duo, joined each week by a rotating guest panellist.
• Matthias Opdenhövel returns as host, and the series is produced by EndemolShine Germany.
• ProSieben skipped a spring 2025 cycle after declining younger-viewer shares, opting for a condensed comeback to recalibrate the format.
• Initial social media reaction is mixed, with some viewers expressing preference for former panellists such as Ruth Moschner and Rea Garvey.