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Thomas Gottschalk Retires from Saturday Night TV on His 75th Birthday

The legendary 'Wetten, dass..?' host reflects on five decades in entertainment, credits his wife Karina for personal renewal, and plans occasional appearances post-retirement.

Thomas Gottschalk und seine Frau Karina haben sich 2024 das Jawort gegeben
Dieter Hallervorden nutzt Thomas Gottschalks Geburtstagsvideo als Plattform.

Overview

  • Thomas Gottschalk officially announced his retirement from major Saturday evening television on May 18, 2025, coinciding with his 75th birthday.
  • The iconic host of 'Wetten, dass..?' shaped German Saturday night entertainment for decades, becoming a cultural touchstone with his humor and flamboyant style.
  • Gottschalk credits his second wife, Karina Mroß, with transforming his outlook on life, describing her as his greatest gift and proof that love can rejuvenate at any age.
  • He marked his milestone birthday with a celebration on the island of Sylt, asking guests to donate to children with cancer instead of giving gifts.
  • Acknowledging the rise of streaming and decline of traditional TV, Gottschalk plans to make occasional appearances as a 'pensioner earning extra' but will not return to Saturday night television.