Raab’s RTL Relaunch Advances to 'XXL' Episode After Teasers Average 12% in 14–49
RTL is banking on a nostalgic format to steady primetime following Raab's canceled quiz hybrid.
Overview
- RTL reported five 15-minute promos last week for Die Stefan Raab Show averaged about 12–12.1% in the 14–49 demo and reached over 11 million viewers in total.
- DWDL noted the nightly share slipped to single digits by the fourth day, highlighting pressure to sustain linear ratings.
- The first full-length 'XXL' edition airs Wednesday, 24 September, at 20:15 on RTL, with early streaming access on RTL+.
- A new segment grants guests 45 seconds of free airtime, with the studio audience able to donate extra time up to two minutes and a vote awarding at least €1,000.
- The premiere focuses on bodybuilding with guests Markus Rühl and Urs Kalecinski, and TV chef Horst Lichter also features.