Thomas Gottschalk Says Goodbye: A Legendary TV Host Bids Farewell
Show host Thomas Gottschalk announces his retirement from the role of showmaster.
The television landscape in Germany is set to change as Thomas Gottschalk, one of its most popular and esteemed showmasters, is retiring. At the ripe age of 74, Gottschalk has decided it's time to chuck the mic and move on, marking an end to a career spanning several decades.
On Saturday night TV, during the RTL show "Denn sie wissen nicht, was passiert" alongside Barbara Schöneberger and Günther Jauch, a humble Gottschalk shared his decision. "I'll be 75 next Sunday, and that's when a host should step back," he said, earning warm applause from the studio audience.
Known for his 35-year run hosting Saturday nights on RTL, Gottschalk had always vowed to retire when he surpassed the age of the Pope. In a charming case of poetic justice, the newly elected Pontifex Leo XIV, at 69 years old, is younger than him. Nonetheless, the veteran TV host agreed to appear in a farewell show scheduled for early December.
A stalwart in German television, Gottschalk's claim to fame includes hosting the long-running ZDF show classic "Wetten, dass..?" and being a regular presence on Saturday nights at RTL with Jauch and Schöneberger. Over the years, he has graced various shows across different channels, solidifying his status as a beloved figure in German television.
While the exact date of his farewell show has yet to be announced, it is expected to be an emotional send-off befitting a legend. Though details about the final episode are still vague, one thing is clear - Thomas Gottschalk's influence on German television will undoubtedly linger, long after his departure.
[1] Source: ntv.de, hul/dpa
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- Thomas Gottschalk, the renowned entertainer, has announced his retirement from TV, marking an end to a decades-long career that spans several TV networks, including RTL and ZDF.
- On his decision to retire, Gottschalk, at 74 years old, expressed that it's a common practice for a host to step back at this age, likening himself to an iconic figure in the church, Gottschalk's retirement announcement was met with warm applause during the RTL show "Denn sie wissen nicht, was passiert."
- Despite the Pope being younger than him, Gottschalk, who had vowed to retire when he surpassed the Pope's age, has agreed to appear in a farewell show scheduled for early December.
- Over the years, Gottschalk's popularity and influence on German television has been so immense that his departure will likely be printed in the pages of entertainment news andremain cherished by celebrities for decades to come.
