ZDF Confirms No 'Wetten, dass..?' Broadcast in 2025

The network leaves the door open for a potential return of the iconic show in future years after its recent high ratings.

ZDF has announced that the popular TV show 'Wetten, dass..?' will not return in 2025, with no new episodes planned for the year.
The network's director, Norbert Himmler, stated that while the show concluded with Thomas Gottschalk's final hosting in 2023, a future revival remains possible.
'Wetten, dass..?' is considered a 'TV-Lagerfeuer,' a program that traditionally brings millions of viewers together for live broadcasts.
The show originally aired from the 1980s until its cancellation in 2014 due to declining viewership, but recent revival episodes in 2021, 2022, and 2023 drew significant audiences.
The November 2023 episode, hosted by Gottschalk, attracted over 12 million viewers, underscoring the show's enduring appeal.