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If THAT happens, that's it for Jauch!

If THAT happens, that's it for Jauch!

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If THAT happens, that's it for Jauch!
If THAT happens, that's it for Jauch!

Who'd miss "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" without Günther Jauch? Never! Or would they?

In the 200th episode of "Baywatch Berlin" podcast, guest star Klaas Heufer-Umlauf's show, presenter Günther Jauch, opens up about his beloved quiz show. Topic on the agenda: the behind-the-scenes of the show and the immense pressure on ratings.

Enough about quitting, 67 year old Jauch shares, despite the rumors! He laughs off questions about physical frailty, joking that he doesn't look like he's about to collapse anytime soon.

So, what keeps Jauch at "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" after 24 years? Four simple factors.

It's All About These 4 Elements for Günther Jauch

  1. Audience's Desire to Watch: If the crowd loses interest, Jauch loses his motivation. If the numbers decrease, so does his justification to keep going.
  2. Advertisement Industry's Interest: Without advertisements, no show. If the industry loses their faith in the game show, then the show's future is uncertain.
  3. Compelling Offer: RTL could always come up with a better deal. If they tempt Jauch with a more lucrative offer, he might consider switching to their greener pastures.
  4. Confusion and Tiredness: If he ever feels overwhelmed with the questions or burnt out, he throws in the towel. Jauch knows better than to push himself beyond his limits.

In an interview, Jauch explains the importance of ratings, sharing an instance where they closely watch viewer demographics and other shows' performance. Likewise, managing all the questions since 1999 keeps him on his toes.

Winning a Million on "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" is Rare

Over 1640 episodes, only 16 contestants bagged the million. The last to do so was reality TV star, Ronald Tenholte, in March 2020, leaving us in awe with his correct answer:

"The classic, standardized Euro pallet EPAL 1 consists of 78 nails, nine blocks and a total of how many boards? A: nine, B: ten, C: eleven, D: twelve."

Take a guess…

So, there you have it—Günther Jauch's four factors to consider before he calls it a day on "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire."

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