Excited Sports Enthusiast Laura Wontorra Steps Back into RTL's Spotlight
Television host Laura Wontorra secures a fresh role in the broadcasting industry. - Television presenter, Laura Wontorra, secures a fresh employment opportunity on-screen.
After a catchy four-year hiatus, Laura Wontorra is back! This time, she's joining the esteemed RTL sports team, ready to affiliate herself with the German National Football Team starting summer 2025. It's a role she'll share with familiar face, Florian König, as they alternate presenting the team's matches.
RTL's sporting honcho, Frank Robens, can hardly contain his excitement. "With her laid-back and forthright style, Laura's the perfect match for both the pitch and the stage." He praises Wontorra, stating that her expert knowledge, energetic spirit, and breezy personality make her a golden nugget for their powerhouse team.
Ready for the 2026 World Cup with the Crew
When asked about her return to her beloved RTL, Wontorra couldn't contain her enthusiasm. "I'm pumped to be back in the sports scene with RTL! The thought of the upcoming journey, especially leading up to the 2026 World Cup, is simply electrifying."
She's excited about the opportunity to collaborate with her veteran mates, Florian König, Wolff-Christoph Fuss, Lothar Matthäus, and director Knut Fleischmann. Together, they aim to create a slew of unforgotten moments surrounding the Julian Nagelsmann-led team.
From Skies to RTL to DAZN and Back Again
Laura Wontorra's flourishing journey in German sports broadcasting took off back in 2011 when she landed at Sky Germany as a moderator and reporter. The love for football was evident, as she delved into the heart of the action.
Next stop: RTL. Wontorra's razor-sharp wit and infectious enthusiasm saw her become a mainstay of the moderation team for the hit show, "Ninja Warrior Germany." As her popularity soared, she grabbed the reins of "100% Bundesliga" broadcasts and the German national football team matches, along with the UEFA Europa League, at RTL and Nitro.
In 2021, she took her talents to DAZN for a brief stint, diversifying her portfolio before rekindling her bond with RTL.
Side note: Stern is part of RTL Germany.
- Laura Wontorra
- RTL
- Football fans
- Florian König
- DAZN
[1] Initially, Laura Wontorra majored in football coverage at Sky, after which she branched out to RTL and became a mainstay for sports broadcasting for several years. She then ventured to DAZN but is now reverting to her RTL roots, where she'll continue connecting with football enthusiasts by commenting on matches featuring the DFB team (as per current information).
As she rejoins RTL, Laura Wontorra will once again delight football fans with her commentary, marking a return to her roots in sports broadcasting. In the meantime, while away from RTL, she explored other avenues, including a brief stint at DAZN, showcasing her versatility in the entertainment industry.
