Overview

• Thomas Gottschalk officially declared his retirement from Saturday night television during RTL's live show 'Denn sie wissen nicht, was passiert' on May 10, 2025.
• Gottschalk cited his upcoming 75th birthday and his long-standing comparison to the Pope's age as reasons for stepping away from TV hosting.
• The entertainer will make one final appearance in a farewell special scheduled for December 2025 before concluding his decades-long career.
• Despite Gottschalk's departure, RTL confirmed that 'Denn sie wissen nicht, was passiert' will continue with a new lineup yet to be announced.
• Fans and colleagues, including Günther Jauch, have expressed mixed emotions, with Jauch reportedly attempting to persuade Gottschalk to reconsider his decision.