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Raab’s RTL Show Lags in Prime Time as Reports Cite Staff Frustration

The broadcaster defends the expensive multi‑year deal by citing YouTube views and RTL+ signups.

Overview

  • About 670,000 viewers watched the November 5 edition of Die Stefan Raab Show, equating to 6.8% among 14–49 and 4.9% among 14–59.
  • Kabel Eins’ 2003 film The Core drew roughly 800,000 viewers and a 6.5% share in the young demo the same evening, outpacing Raab’s program.
  • Reports say RTL’s agreement with Raab’s production company totals around €90 million and was intended to strengthen RTL+ with exclusive formats.
  • Internal unease over high costs and weak linear returns has been reported, while RTL rejects any link to staff cuts and points to millions of YouTube views and six‑figure new RTL+ customers.
  • The show expanded to a 75‑minute Wednesday prime‑time slot on September 24 and remains on air; public figures have speculated about its future, but no cancellation has been announced.