Overview
- AGF SCOPE reports the 13 November special drew about 1.39 million total viewers and 440,000 aged 14–49, delivering an 11.3% share and leading primetime in the target group.
- RTL advanced the episode by a day because Friday primetime is dedicated to the Germany vs. Luxembourg World Cup qualifying match.
- The episode was a one-off 'Hangel-Special' titled 'Der direkte Weg ins Finale' with up to 35 athletes and rules awarding ten direct final tickets.
- Qualification terms included the top four from each preliminary plus the best woman, with a contingency ensuring a woman advances if none places in the top ten.
- Late-night companion programming underperformed as 'Raabs Pokernacht' averaged roughly 270,000 viewers and a 7.5% 14–49 share, even with high-profile guests, while Laura Wontorra features across RTL’s primetime lineup this week.