Sayin' Goodbye to the King of German TV: Thomas Gottschalk Bids Farewell After 35 Years
Thomas Gottschalk announces his departure as the host of the show
Gottschalk, the renowned German television host, took the stage on Saturday night's RTL show, "They Don't Know What's Happening," alongside Barbara Schöneberger and Günther Jauch, to announce his retirement. At 74, Gottschalk, who is known for hosting Saturday nights for over three decades, has decided it's high time to hand over the baton.
"I'll be 75 next Sunday, and that's when a host like me should say, 'It's time to step aside,'" the charismatic entertainer stated. And the Pope himself, Pontifex Leo XIV, at just 69 years of age, is a shining example of why it's never too late. Yet, Gottschalk agreed to a farewell show slated for early December.
Nicknamed the "King of German TV," Gottschalk has graced our screens for years on various channels, most notably as the host of the ZDF show classic, "Wetten, dass...?" and more recently on Saturday nights with Jauch and Schöneberger at RTL. His illustrious career spans decades and encompasses multiple television shows, making him one of the most influential and beloved hosts in the industry.
Source: ntv.de, hul/dpa
- Thomas Gottschalk's Career Highlights
- "Wetten, dass...?" - A long-running German entertainment show that ran from 1981 to 2014.
- "Thomas Gottschalk trifft ... " - A series of interviews with famous guests.
- "Die Thomas Gottschalk Show" - Various iterations of talk and variety shows.
As Gottschalk prepares to ride off into the sunset, we're reminded of the countless hours he spent entertaining audiences across generations. Tune in for his farewell show in December and bid farewell to the legend.
I'm not going to be able to do this anymore, as I have decided to retire after three decades of hosting television shows. Thomas Gottschalk, the entertainer known as the "King of German TV," is leaving his career behind, having graced our screens on shows like "Wetten, dass...?", "Thomas Gottschalk trifft ...", and "Die Thomas Gottschalk Show". Fans can catch his farewell show in early December before he quits the entertainment industry, bidding farewell to one of the most influential and beloved hosts in the industry. This email serves as a reminder to tune in for his last show and bid farewell to the legend.
