Lauterbach frequently appears as a guest on popular TV talk shows over the past decade. - Lauterbach consistency appears on television talk programs more than any other individual within the past decade
In the world of German talk shows, a select group of guests have become regular faces over the past ten years. A recent survey, focusing on the shows of Markus Lanz, Maybrit Illner, Caren Miosga, Anne Will, and "Hart aber fair," has revealed some interesting insights.
According to the survey, SPD politician Karl Lauterbach leads the pack with a remarkable 119 appearances on these shows. Lauterbach, who is also a journalist for "Welt," has been a frequent guest on the ZDF Talk Show Weekend and other popular talk shows.
CSU leader Markus Söder follows closely behind in fifth place, with 90 appearances. Söder, who is the fifth most frequent guest, has been a regular on the ZDF Talk Show Weekend, demonstrating his ability to engage in insightful discussions on various topics.
CDU foreign policy expert Norbert Röttgen ranks fourth with 97 appearances, while "Welt" journalist Robin Alexander takes third place with an impressive 109 appearances. The survey did not reveal the identity of the second most frequent guest, but it is known that ZDF journalist Elmar Theveßen holds this position with 113 appearances.
The survey considered a total of 3992 different people who have been guests on these shows, including Lauterbach, Theveßen, Söder, Röttgen, and Alexander. It is worth noting that the survey did not cover all TV talk shows, but only those mentioned above.
Since 2015, there have been a total of 2932 episodes of these talk shows, according to "Der Spiegel." These shows have provided a platform for numerous guests to share their perspectives on current events, politics, culture, and entertainment.
The survey underscores the importance of these talk shows in shaping public discourse and providing a space for prominent figures to engage in meaningful discussions. As the list of frequent guests continues to grow, it will be interesting to see who will claim the top spot in the future.
SPD politician Karl Lauterbach, the most frequent guest on television talk shows over the last ten years, can also be found active on social media, sharing his thoughts and opinions. On weekends, he often appears on ZDF's Talk Show Weekend, demonstrating his versatility in entertainment as well as politics.
