"Stefan & Bully vs. whoever" vs. "Schlag den Star": The Showdown and its Backstory
- Clash over Allocations Quilt and Historical Perspective
Get ready for a thrilling evening of game shows this Saturday as Stefan Raab (58) and Michael "Bully" Herbig (56) return with their RTL show "Stefan and Bully against anyone" at 8:15 PM. Meanwhile, ProSieben will be airing another live challenge show, "Schlag den Star," in direct competition with the duo.
A Ratings Showdown Averted
Recently, RTL started airing Stefan Raab's RTL+ game show "You Don't Win a Million Here with Stefan Raab" at prime time, initially perceived as a ratings challenge to his old ProSieben show "TV total," now presented by Sebastian Pufpaff (48). However, this ratings race never materialized as ProSieben aired "Mission Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One" at prime time on February 12, pushing "TV total" to air afterwards.
Raab's Long History with "Schlag den Star"
This time, the stage is set for a showdown between "Stefan and Bully against anyone" and "Schlag den Star." Raab is the original brainchild behind "Schlag den Star," a variant of "Schlag den Raab" that he hosted, appeared as a joker for the competitors, or produced. After his departure from the small screen in 2015, the show continued without him. Now, after his comeback, Raab has been focusing on his RTL shows.
The Battle on March 15
In the second episode of "Stefan and Bully against anyone," Raab and Herbig will face a candidate who has already defeated the competition. The contestant will go head-to-head with the duo in outdoor games, quiz rounds, and skill competitions. If the contestant wins, they will take home 250,000 euros.
In "Schlag den Star," the action will revolve around a partner duel featuring Jens "Knossi" Knossalla (38) and his partner Lia Mitrou against Max Kruse (36) & his wife Dilara Kruse (33). The pairs must use their athleticism, skill, and knowledge to win 100,000 euros.
Previous Battles
In the premiere episode of "Stefan and Bully against anyone," the Berlin doctor Marc managed to beat Stefan Raab and Michael Bully Herbig, pocketing 250,000 euros. The first episode of "Schlag den Star" on February 15, 2025, saw Sarah Engels (32) emerge victorious against Evelyn Burdecki (36), attracting 1.19 million viewers on ProSieben.
- Stefan Raab
- Schlag den Star
- RTL
- ProSieben
- Partner duel
- Stars
- Background
- Michael "Bully" Herbig
- Games
- Commentary
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Stefan Raab, the original creator of the popular RTL show "Schlag den Star," will go head-to-head with his own RTL show, "Stefan and Bully against anyone," this Saturday. On ProSieben, a partner duel on "Schlag den Star" will see contestants Jens "Knossi" Knossalla and his partner Lia Mitrou compete against Max Kruse & his wife Dilara Kruse for 100,000 euros. Previously, in "Stefan and Bully against anyone," the Berlin doctor Marc beat the duo, while in "Schlag den Star," Sarah Engels triumphed in the debut episode against Evelyn Burdecki, attracting 1.19 million viewers on ProSieben.
