Stefan Raab: Comeback to TV on the cake - RTL announces new show!
Stefan Raab: Comeback to TV on the cake - RTL announces new show!
Stefan Raab ended his career abruptly ten years ago and returned to RTL with the show "You don't win the millions here" in 2024. The shipment should build on previous successes, but could not achieve the desired range. RTL now announced that the show will be discontinued due to disappointing number of spectators. The number of spectators fell dramatically, most recently 820,000 people switched on, which pressed the odds into the single -digit range. This deduction takes place in June 2025 after the show initially started on the streaming offer and moved to Free TV in February 2025. According to n-tv , Inga Leschek, Chief Content Officer at RTL Germany, has confirmed the attitude.
raab's comeback was followed with great interest, especially since he integrated into his shows as an entertainer as an entertainer. His mix of humor and sensational content was extremely popular in the 90s and 2000s. However, the media landscape is now strongly shaped by internet personalities that offer similar formats. Raab's last show initially achieved remarkable streaming calls on RTL+, but soon gave way to the disappointing odds on linear television.
New format and future plans
Despite the failure, RTL is already planning the next phase with Raab. A new format for Wednesday evening is planned, in which a clear separation between comedy and game show is planned. So far, however, details have remained unclear, and it remains to be seen whether Raab's "90 million euro deal" with RTL will bear fruits. The directors at RTL are optimistic that Raab will receive a second chance to develop a sustainable television offer.
RTL's decision not to continue the show is part of a major change in the transmitter. The long -standing show "The Super Talent", in which Dieter Bohlen appeared as chief judge, is also hired after 17 seasons. According to Leschek, this decision is related to the growing competition through platforms such as TikTok and YouTube. These have put the classic TV format under great pressure because they promise a more relevant and lively presentation.
RAABS programs were often referred to as anarcho-cock humor, and during his career he managed to hit the pulse of time with his jokes and content. However, reviews of his arrogance, especially during the comeback boxing against Regina Halmich, throw a shadow on his image. Raab himself is known for his high expectations and its overwhelming ambition, which makes him controversial in both fans and critics. Whether he wants rise again or be relegated to the "Wühltische der History", wants to be Remain to be seen.
Overall, Raab faces a decisive phase in his career. Time will show whether the next project can meet his vision for a successful comeback in the current RTL contract. The pressure on Raab and RTL is high, and the television world is watching.
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