Overview
- Episode eight of the 10th season aired on Thursday, 13 November at 20:15 instead of its usual Friday slot due to RTL's broadcast of Germany vs. Luxembourg in World Cup qualifying on 14 November.
- The special, titled "Der direkte Weg ins Finale," features up to 35 athletes drawn from the preliminaries.
- From each preliminary, the best four ninjas plus the best woman earned entry to the special under the stated format.
- The top ten finishers secure final tickets, with a contingency that advances nine men and the best woman if no woman places in the top ten.
- Jan Köppen and Frank Buschmann hosted the broadcast with Laura Wontorra supporting on athlete stories, aligning with RTL's practice of prioritizing live sport while keeping the show's familiar team.