Stefan Raab's TV Return Stirs Industry Response and Mixed Reactions
The entertainer’s new RTL show debuts with solid ratings, prompting ProSieben to adjust its programming while Raab faces public criticism and controversy.
- Stefan Raab's new show 'Du gewinnst hier nicht die Million' premiered on RTL on February 12, 2025, attracting 1.59 million viewers, with a 15.5% market share among the 14-49 demographic.
- ProSieben rescheduled 'TV Total' to avoid direct competition with Raab’s show, instead airing 'Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning (1)' in the same time slot.
- Future programming changes at ProSieben include moving 'Germany’s Next Topmodel' to Wednesdays to counter Raab’s show, while 'TV Total' shifts to Tuesdays.
- Raab faced sharp public criticism during a promotional appearance in Cologne, including verbal attacks at an FDP event, highlighting the polarizing nature of his return.
- The entertainer sparked further controversy during his show by making pointed remarks about RTL colleagues and questioning the journalistic standards of the network.
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