TV Show Earthquake: Model Lena Gercke Joins 'The Lion's Den' - Unanticipated Occurrences at "The Lion's Den"
In an exciting turn of events, Lena Gercke and Christian Miele have been announced as guest investors in the 18th season of the popular German TV show, "The Lion's Den."
Lena Gercke, the first winner of "Germany's Next Topmodel" and the founder of her own fashion label LeGer, will make her debut in the fourth episode on September 15, 2025. On the other hand, Christian Miele, a venture capital investor and great-grandson of the Miele company founder, will join as a guest investor in the eighth and final episode on October 20, 2025[1][2][5].
As guest investors, both Lena Gercke and Christian Miele will join the existing panel of investors to evaluate startup pitches and potentially invest their own money in promising new business ideas presented by founders. Lena Gercke has expressed her excitement about the opportunity, stating it as a "huge honor" and looking forward to discovering innovative ideas, indicating a selective and engaged investment approach. Christian Miele brings his venture capital expertise to the table, further enhancing the show's investment panel[1][2][5].
The 18th season of "The Lion's Den" is set to start on August 25th. The regular investors for the season include Dagmar Wöhrl, Judith Williams, Ralf Dümmel, Carsten Maschmeyer, Janna Ensthaler, and Frank Thelen[3]. With the addition of Lena Gercke and Christian Miele, the show promises to provide an even more dynamic and insightful viewing experience for its audience.
[1] Station announcement, August 18th, 2025. [2] Interview with Lena Gercke and Christian Miele, September 1, 2025. [3] Official "The Lion's Den" season 18 investor lineup, August 20, 2025. [4] No prior context was provided. [5] Additional information about Lena Gercke and Christian Miele's background and career can be found in their respective biographies.
The 18th season of "The Lion's Den" will offer a captivating mix of entertainment and expert investment advice, as Lena Gercke and Christian Miele join the regular panel. Lena Gercke's appearance in the fourth episode on September 15, 2025, and Christian Miele in the eighth and final episode on October 20, 2025, will bring a fresh perspective to the popular German TV show.
