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RTL Backs Stefan Raab Despite Slumping Ratings After KlumKaulitz Jokes

The broadcaster cites streaming performance, time-shifted viewing plus media attention to defend the costly partnership.

Overview

  • In his latest RTL episode, Raab mocked Heidi Klum and the Kaulitz brothers, drawing an audible murmur from the studio audience after an age-related jab.
  • The weekly show has struggled on traditional TV, with reports of episodes reaching only around half a million viewers.
  • RTL programming chief Inga Leschek said linear figures are only part of the picture, emphasizing streaming usage and delayed viewing.
  • The network withholds concrete RTL+ numbers but highlights the media footprint, citing roughly 74,000 articles about Raab since his RTL return.
  • The show continues on free-to-air RTL and RTL+, with media reports also noting a roughly €90 million guarantee tied to Raab’s production deal.