Keep That "Millionaire" Fantasy at Home, René!
Employee Underperformance Stuns Günther Jauch in Workplace Setting
In the realm of sheer office chaos, René Langen, a marketing agency employee, was caught off guard during a typical lunchtime play of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?". Little did he know, his afternoon escape from work responsibilities was about to collide with reality thanks to none other than Günther Jauch, the beloved host of the show. Boss Marei Stanetschek, in a move that would shake René to his core, opened up her laptop, inviting Jauch into their workspace during a live recorded session of the show.
"Hi, I'm Günther Jauch, I work for RTL," the "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" host began, cutting straight to the chase. Confronting René about his incessant need to watch the show while on the job, Jauch laid it down plain and simple: "That's not on, watching the show all the time during work hours. Understand?"
The surprised expression on René's face was hilariously captured, as Jauch proceeded to put him on the spot and give him a second chance at the show. Embarrassed and apparently remorseful, René was whisked away to the studio set just in time for the surprise special (stream it here on RTL+).
Meanwhile, a contestant named Jannik Kuhle was taking a seat. Fresh off the disappointing end of the Christmas special, Kuhle knew he had more than just a chance to redeem himself, thanks to Günther Jauch's benevolent decision. Usually, only contestants who go home empty-handed get a shot at coming back to play again, but Jauch couldn't resist granting Kuhle another opportunity. "No rule without exception," he said.
A Dicey Second Chance
Unlike many regular contestants, Kuhle had a leg up on his competition. Knowing that he'd be appearing on the show and having had time to prepare, Kuhle felt confident walking into the hot seat. However, his confidence was challenged when he found himself stuck on a question involving Minecraft and the German Left party's rescue action, "Silver Locks." Determined to press on, Kuhle decided to go with his gut and gamble his winnings.
The Stakes are High for Kuhle
In a thrilling round, Kuhle bet it all for 32,000 euros in the hopes that the Van Gogh Museum, not the Pablo Picasso Museum, would release a trading card featuring Pikachu wearing a gray felt hat in 2023. With his phone-a-friend option exhausted, Kuhle rolled the dice and looked up the Dutch museum.
The risk paid off, with Kuhle earning the top prize of the evening.
Elsewhere in the studio, two extraordinary women were about to win some hefty sums of their own. Lydia Lachmann, a chronic know-it-all, thought she was just a regular viewer of the show. Little did she know, her twin daughters had nominated her for the special surprise episode. Combating the tough questions with panache and confidence, Lachmann managed to rack up 16,000 euros, much to the delight of her daughters.
Chasing Jauch for 15 Long Years
In another memorable moment, Kerstin Führer's 15-year-long dream of appearing on "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" finally came true. Sporting a tattoo of a "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" question on her thigh, Führer bravely faced the challenge of the show. Despite not making it to the million mark, she nonetheless earned 16,000 euros to celebrate her dream fulfilled.
As the episode wrapped up, René Langen made an appearance as the contestant who initially set the whole situation into motion. Having won a few times on the show's app, Langen found himself on a much bigger stage, competing in front of a live studio audience. Keeping his cool, Langen opted to play it safe and not gamble, ultimately leaving with 16,000 euros of his own -- a far cry from the millions he dreamt of but a good start nonetheless.
With these memorable moments, "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" heads into the summer break, leaving fans eager to see what the upcoming seasons will bring.
"Despite being caught watching 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?' during office hours, René Langen, a marketing agency employee, unexpectedly found himself competing on the show, much to the audience's entertainment."
"Amidst the thrill of the live recording, celebrities like Jannik Kuhle and Kerstin Fuhrer, with their own extraordinary stories, showcased their knowledge in various fields, adding to the overall entertainment value of the show."
