Overview

• The 'Tanz in den Mai' special, aired on April 30, 2025, featured professional dancers and unconventional segments like a sausage cake demonstration, but suffered from disorganized execution.
• Contestants were sidelined during the episode, with no opportunity to compete for the €1 million prize, leading to confusion about the show's format.
• Production challenges included last-minute changes, poorly integrated segments, and technical issues during a remote segment involving a traditional Maibaum delivery.
• The show has been dealing with a steady decline in viewership since its transition to free-to-air on RTL in February 2025, despite attempts to revive interest with celebrity-themed specials.
• Stefan Raab announced a new special titled 'Du gewinnst hier nicht die Konklave,' themed around the Papal election, as part of ongoing efforts to stabilize the show’s audience.