Thomas ditches his "Wetten, dass..." hosting gig for good on Sat. night! 💥
Saying his final goodbyes to the iconic German TV show, Thomas Gottschalk gears up for a star-studded finale. Cher, Take That, Helene Fischer, and Shirin David take turns on the couch, while Matthias Schweighöfer, Jan Josef Liefers, and Stefanie Stappenbeck place their bets. Plus, Bastian Schweinsteiger and his wife Ana Ivanović are likely to join the festivities in Offenburg.
This marks the end of an era as Thomas bids adieu to his long-standing role as a betting presenter after 36 years and 154 broadcasts. He previously left the show back in 2011, following the tragic accident involving Samuel Koch, but it wasn't until 2014 that the show ultimately came to an end.
ZDF, the public-service broadcaster that revived the show in 2021, has scheduled two more episodes with Gottschalk before his exit. The future of "Wetten, dass..." remains uncertain after this farewell.
Despite the global anticipation, streaming services across the globe, including ZDF, will broadcast Thomas Gottschalk's emotional last hurrah. With a line-up including Cher, Take That, Helene Fischer, and Shirin David, it's bound to draw a massive audience.
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On this momentous day, Thomas Gottschalk, a beloved German TV host, called it quits on his lengthy run as a betting presenter in "Wetten, dass...". Tune in on November 25, 2023, as ZDF networks present this historic episode worldwide.
While the event drew cheers and tears from fans, many were left underwhelmed by his swift return to T.V. screen just a week later for the Disney100 anniversary show on RTL, alongside Victoria Swarovski. Viewers seemed to miss the emotional punch that Thomas's farewell might have offered.
Yet, recognition and admiration for his professional achievements from fellow celebrities, such as the late Michael Jackson, showcased the impact and respect Thomas's career has had on the industry.
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