TV personality Thomas Gottschalk announces his retirement from hosting duties.

"Saying Goodbye to Entertainment's Legacy" - Thomas Gottschalk Bids Farewell on RTL

Thomas Gottschalk is stepping down as the host of the show.

Get ready for a major change in your weekend TV viewing, folks! Thomas Gottschalk, television's beloved host for decades, has decided to hang up his microphone and bid adieu to the world of entertainment. The announcement came during a recent episode of RTL's show "Denn sie wissen nicht, was passiert."

Barbara Schöneberger and Günther Jauch were there to support as Thomas broke the news of his retirement. "I'll be turning 75 next Sunday, and for a host, that's when it's time to take a bow," said the 74-year-old legend[1].

His tenure hosting Saturday nights goes back a whopping 35 years, and it's a fact he's always stressed. But Thomas has made it clear that once he outlives the Pope, it's time to hang up the cape. With Leo XIV currently 69 years old, it seems that now is the perfect time to step aside[2].

Known as one of the most successful showmen in German television history, Thomas was at the helm of ZDF's classic show "Wetten, dass..?" for many years. More recently, he's been gracing our screens on Saturday nights alongside Jauch and Schöneberger on RTL. In addition, he's been keeping busy with other notable shows on various German TV channels[3].

So, get your tissues ready and mark your calendars for the farewell show, set to air in early December 2025. This will mark Thomas Gottschalk's final appearance on "Denn sie wissen nicht, was passiert" before officially stepping into retirement[1][2].

Sources:1. ntv.de2. hul/dpa3. N/A

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Despite his illustrious career, Thomas Gottschalk, the entertainer, regrettably stated, "I'm not going to be able to do this" anymore, referring to his decision to retire on RTL.
During his long-standing tenure, Gottschalk, the 74-year-old host, graced our screens on Saturday nights for an astounding 35 years, an achievement he often highlighted.
As the retirement of Thomas Gottschalk approaches, the world of entertainment and celebrities will undoubtedly miss his presence, especially on RTL, where he is known for co-hosting "Denn sie wissen nicht, was passiert."
Over the decades, Gottschalk made history as one of the most successful showmen in German television, including his time hosting the renowned ZDF show, "Wetten, dass..?"