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RTL Pulls the Plug on Stefan Raab’s Quiz-Comedy Hybrid After Ratings Slump

RTL is retooling Raab’s shows after canceling 'Du gewinnst hier nicht die Million' to address falling viewership.

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Overview

  • 'Du gewinnst hier nicht die Million' aired its final episode on June 11, 2025, with a “Bachelor” special after its ratings steadily declined on linear TV.
  • RTL cited the hybrid format combining quiz, game show, stand-up and comedy as misaligned with its audience and confirmed the show’s cancellation in May.
  • Stefan Raab remains under a multi-year deal with RTL and will team up with Michael Bully Herbig for the live show 'Stefan & Bully gegen irgendson Schnulli' on August 23.
  • RTL is developing Raab’s fall lineup with distinct formats that separate comedic segments from competitive games to avoid hybrid pitfalls.
  • The series originally launched on RTL+ in September 2024 before moving to linear TV in February 2025 and totaled 32 episodes.