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RTL Sticks With Stefan Raab as Ratings Hit New Low

The network spotlights a new Raab‑fronted quiz with Elton moderated by Laura Wontorra despite pressure over sliding viewership.

Overview

  • AGF figures cited by DWDL show the October 29 broadcast drew about 560,000 viewers and a 5.3% share in 14–49, a series low on a night facing ARD’s live DFB‑Pokal.
  • At RTL’s season screening in Raab’s Hürth studio, executives publicly backed him and kept his weekly show and other collaborations on the slate.
  • RTL announced the quiz format “Die Unzerquizzbaren” with Raab and Elton, to be hosted by Laura Wontorra, as part of the upcoming lineup.
  • The show continues a multi‑platform push with live RTL broadcasts, simultaneous streaming on RTL+, and early episodes posted on RTL’s YouTube channel.
  • Comedian Oliver Pocher escalated criticism on Instagram, labeling the program a “Vollflop des Jahres” and urging RTL to shut it down.