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Raab and Herbig Defend €500,000 on RTL as Raab’s Cough Prompts Complaints

The jackpot now rises to €750,000 for the next duel.

Overview

  • The duo beat challenger Damian Stoklosa, a 46-year-old health coach from Mehring, after a late-night sudden-death finish.
  • Viewers on X complained about Stefan Raab’s persistent coughing throughout the live broadcast.
  • Host Elton remarked on the coughing on air, and Raab said it began after a strenuous game.
  • AGF data show the fourth episode fell to 8.2% among 14–49-year-olds and averaged 0.83 million viewers overall, down sharply from the December launch.
  • Outlets cast the victory as a welcome result for Raab as his RTL projects face renewed ratings pressure.