Günther Jauch: Two Decades and Counting Without a Salary Hike
- Longest-standing salary agreement in last two decades
Hey there! Let's dive into the latest gossip about everyone's favorite German game show host, Günther Jauch (68). You might know him from shows like "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?"
In a recent episode of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" a participant inquired about Jauch's salary, asking if there had been any increase in his wage over the years. Jauch, always keeping it casual, chuckled and replied, "Nope, hasn't changed for 23 years. No inflation adjustment necessary, don't worry about it."
You may have caught Jauch mentioning his steady salary back in 2023 on the "NDR Talk Show." During the talk, he spilled the beans about his unchanged salary since the last adjustment over 20 years ago. As for why he didn't sign a contract back then? Well, according to Jauch, he wasn't entirely sure about the whole shebang. The moderator added with a wink, "If you're not married, it often works best."
Jauch and "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" have shared the limelight for almost 26 years now. The first episode aired back on September 3, 1999, and Jauch's initial skepticism about the longevity of quiz formats didn't stop him from hosting the show for over two decades.
As for when he'll decide to hang up his moderator's hat, Jauch isn't planning on taking the show down with him. "Graveyards are full of irreplaceable TV presenters," he explained, "I'll join them someday too."
While the details behind Jauch's salary negotiation history remain a mystery, one thing's for sure – he's got one heck of a work ethic!
- Günther Jauch
- Salary Negotiation
- "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?"
- RTL
Despite the passage of time, Günther Jauch's salary for hosting "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" on RTL remains unchanged, an astonishing 23 years since his last salary negotiation in 2023. Contrary to popular belief, Jauch is not on the path to becoming a millionaire with his current earnings. The late game show host alluded to his irreplaceable status in the industry, acknowledging that many TV presenters are often found in the graveyard, implying that his time will come as well.
