Secures Victory at 80 Years of Age
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Günther Jauch, usually strict about helping contestants win, showed a rare compassionate side on Monday. The 80-year-old driving instructor, Wolfhard Köpke, had a chance to shine when Jauch stepped in with a hint, showing him the way. Köpke's gratitude was heartfelt: "Damn, that would've been a pants-soaker. So long, farewell."
Köpke's jitters were evident, as he was the last contestant in the show and visibly shaken. His initial disbelief turned into joy when he correctly answered the rounds, which included identifying Bill Gates' and Dua Lipa's birthdays.
Jauch gently pushed Köpke toward the correct answer for the 2,000 euros question by reminding him that cakes and pastries are made from grains. To ensure Köpke didn't feel embarrassed, Jauch used a light-hearted approach: "We don't want it to end bitterly for you here." Köpke, still unsure, employed his lifeline, but Jauch assured him he was on the right track.
Unfortunately, Köpke's excitement didn't last long. The final jingle sent a wave of shock, as he looked at the remaining contestants. "And these three aren't coming up?", he asked, experiencing a harsh reality check.
Last week saw a different wave of excitement with Alexandra Kemper, a primary school teacher from Ahaus near Münster. Kemper, who started with all four jokers at 8,000 euros, ended up with a substantial 32,000 euros. Her quick wit and timely use of her joker's saved her from stumbling at the NDA question, which she didn't know stood for Non-Disclosure Agreement.
The studio was a hotbed of mishaps on Monday, with a crane accidentally bumping into a ceiling lamp earlier in the show. Thankfully, Jauch wasn't harmed and continued with the show!
Alissa Scheunemann, a student of education from Berlin, took the stage next. A former wrestler, now a referee, she defended wrestling against criticism, stating that injuries are prevented by rehearsing moves and agreeing on the end of matches. Scheunemann, who plans to travel to Japan with her son, fascinated by the Shinkansen high-speed trains, used her winnings well.
Scheunemann's prize money of 16,000 euros wasn't as lucrative as it could have been. After guessing 'university degree' incorrectly, she opted for the safe variant in the 32,000-euro round.
Paul Meyer, a photographer from Ravensburg on Lake Constance, showed determination and perseverance. Starting with a rough start and using up all his jokers after the 8,000-euro question, Meyer managed to reach 32,000 euros. His final question was about the writer with a fondness for Maine, the state he was born in. Meyer quickly identified Stephen King, impressing Jauch with his speedy response.
Meyer, curious about Jauch's salary negotiation history with RTL, asked the question but was met with a smile from Jauch, who revealed that they haven't had negotiations for 23 years, dodging the question with ease.
Sources: ntv.de
- Entertainment
- RTL
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- Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
- Günther Jauch
- Günther Jauch, the prominent host of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire on RTL, showcased his compassionate side while driving the show, subtly helping a contestant recall the connection between cakes and grains to win 2,000 euros.
- Despite his impressive efforts, a former wrestler turned referee, Alissa Scheunemann, from Berlin, on RTLplus, missed out on a chance to potentially double her prize money of 16,000 euros when she failed to correctly guess the answer for 'university degree', much to her dismay.
- Later in the week, during an interview with Günther Jauch on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, a photographer from Ravensburg, Paul Meyer, inquired about Jauch's salary negotiation history with RTL, but Jauch smoothly evaded the question, revealing that they haven't negotiated their agreement for over two decades.
