Overview
- Hours before the live broadcast, Gottschalk told fans on Instagram, "Macht euch um mich bitte keine Sorgen," and urged viewers to tune in to Denn sie wissen nicht, was passiert at 20:15.
- RTL says he will join at his own request as a guest rather than host, and confirms the conclusion of the Gottschalk–Jauch–Schöneberger trio after seven years and 48 editions.
- Gottschalk recently revealed a diagnosis of epithelioid angiosarcoma and two surgeries in which parts of his ureter and bladder were removed; he continues to take strong pain medication.
- Friends and colleagues voiced support, with longtime collaborator Fritz Egner saying Gottschalk can contact him anytime, as fans flooded social media with well-wishes.
- With the format built for three presenters, media report RTL will continue the show and is weighing temporary replacements, though names discussed publicly remain unconfirmed.