Overview
- During a pause announced by host Günther Jauch, Zietlow stood up and exited the studio, saying she needed to care for her sick animals at home.
- Jauch hugged her goodbye as the puzzled audience looked on, and the program resumed without disruption.
- Katarina Witt won €64,000, Johannes B. Kerner earned €125,000, Till Reiners secured €32,000, and Zietlow left her run with €64,000.
- The celebrity lineup competed in support of the RTL-Spendenmarathon, with the evening’s contributions reaching €285,000.
- Before the show, Jauch had singled out Zietlow as a strong contender, and no further statements beyond her on-air explanation have been reported.