Overview
- The 75-year-old took a seat on the expert panel rather than hosting, marking a role shift on the long-running quiz format.
- He joined Jürgen von der Lippe (literature and language), Wigald Boning (geography), Katrin Müller‑Hohenstein (sport) and Barbara Hahlweg (current affairs).
- The primetime episode aired on November 8 at 20:15 on ZDF, with contestants pursuing €100,000 by outperforming all five experts.
- During the broadcast he hesitated on a question tied to Germany's Next Topmodel, a moment noted in media coverage.
- Viewer reactions compiled by Focus Online criticized his subdued on-air presence in social media posts.