RTL Medical Expert Explains Wrong ‘Wer wird Millionär?’ Phone‑a‑Friend Answer After On‑Air Flare‑Up
The misstep highlights how answering by phone without visuals under live pressure increases mistakes.
Overview
- Contestant Luke Rothfuchs stalled at the €8,000 question asking how long the WHO recommends exclusive breastfeeding.
- Telefonjoker Dr. Christoph Specht hesitated and leaned toward weeks, while the correct choice was months.
- Rothfuchs reacted with repeated expletives before host Günther Jauch intervened on air to stop the swearing.
- Rothfuchs then used the Zusatzjoker, an audience member supplied the right answer, and he exited with €16,000.
- After the broadcast, Specht said the lack of visual cues, the sudden call and live stress contributed to his error.