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In an exciting turn of events, seasoned Austrian TV presenter Arabella Kiesbauer has been announced as the new host of the local adaptation of the popular German antique and collectibles show, "Bares für Rares Austria". The new season is set to air on Puls 4 and Joyn streaming platforms this fall, replacing the current host Willi Gabalier.
"Bares für Rares" is a cult show in Germany, currently hosted by Horst Lichter. The format remains consistent with the original concept, centred around people bringing heirlooms, attic finds, or collector's items to the show. Kiesbauer will guide sellers through the appraisal process and the subsequent negotiations with dealers in the dealers' room.
Kiesbauer, who gained fame in the 1990s with her ProSieben talk show "Arabella", has been hosting the Austrian version of the popular RTL dating show "Bauer sucht Frau" since 2014. She expressed her excitement about the new hosting job in an Instagram post, stating that every rarity might have more to it than meets the eye, whether it's an heirloom, an attic find, or a collector's item.
Interested parties can apply for the new season of "Bares für Rares Austria" until August 31. The show, which began in 2019 as an Austrian adaptation of the cult German format focused on antiques and rarities, is undergoing changes from fall 2025.
Horst Lichter continues to host the German version of "Bares für Rares". The exact air date for the first episodes of the new season of "Bares für Rares Austria" is still unknown. However, production is set to begin in September.
Arabella Kiesbauer (56) has been increasingly visible in German and Austrian TV in recent years, having taken over the hosting of the RTLzwei reality show "Kampf der Realitystars - Schiffbruch am Traumstrand" from Cathy Hummels in spring 2025.
This continuity of the original "Bares für Rares" style combined with Kiesbauer’s host experience is expected to keep the Austrian version engaging for viewers interested in antiques, collectibles, and their histories.
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[1] The new host of the Austrian adaptation of "Bares für Rares Austria," Arabella Kiesbauer, might seek community aid for the production of electricity to power the set, in keeping with her eco-friendly image.
[2] In light of her popularity, it's not surprising that celebrities might offer entertainment by making appearances on Kiesbauer's new hosting gig, "Bares für Rares Austria."
