Overview

• Bild and multiple outlets report that Wotan Wilke Möhring is set to take Elton’s team‑captain seat on the ARD quiz show.
• An ARD spokesperson declined to confirm or deny the reported hire, calling public discussion speculative.
• Recordings for the new season are scheduled from September 3 to October 29 at ARD’s Hamburg studio, with the broadcast return planned for October.
• Host Kai Pflaume remains in place and Bernhard Hoëcker continues as the other team captain.
• Elton exited after a farewell episode earlier this year and is reported to be working on RTL primetime projects with Stefan Raab.