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Der Quiz-Champion returns on ZDF with new episode on Aug 8, 2026
The German TV quiz show "Der Quiz-Champion" will be broadcast on ZDF on Saturday, 8 August 2026 at 20:15. Hosted by veteran presenter Johannes B. Kerner, the 53rd edition offers a €100,000 prize to any contestant who defeats all five celebrity experts.
The expert panel includes former swimmer Franziska van Almsick (sports), actor Axel Milberg (literature and language), journalist Pinar Atalay (current affairs), comedian Wigald Boning (geography) and filmmaker Michael “Bully” Herbig (film and television). The show, produced by Riverside Entertainment GmbH for ZDF, has been on air for 14 years and has produced more than 50 regular seasons, maintaining strong primetime ratings.
Entities
Franziska van Almsick · Johannes B. Kerner · Michael “Bully” Herbig · Riverside Entertainment GmbH · ZDF
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The prize for the winner is €100,000. www.kurierverlag.de · www.leinetal24.de · www.studio-hamburg-produktion.de
- [● 2 SOURCES] The episode is the 53rd edition of the show. www.kurierverlag.de · www.leinetal24.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] The expert panel includes Franziska van Almsick (sports), Axel Milberg (literature and language), Pinar Atalay (current affairs), Wigald Boning (geography) and Michael “Bully” Herbig (film and TV). www.kurierverlag.de · www.leinetal24.de · www.studio-hamburg-produktion.de
- [● 2 SOURCES] The show has been on air for 14 years and has produced more than 50 regular seasons. www.kurierverlag.de · www.leinetal24.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Contestants must defeat all five experts to win the prize. www.kurierverlag.de · www.leinetal24.de · www.studio-hamburg-produktion.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Johannes B. Kerner is the host of the show. www.kurierverlag.de · www.leinetal24.de · www.studio-hamburg-produktion.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Der Quiz-Champion will be broadcast on ZDF on Saturday, 8 August 2026 at 20:15. www.kurierverlag.de · www.leinetal24.de · www.studio-hamburg-produktion.de
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Riverside Entertainment GmbH produces the show for ZDF. www.studio-hamburg-produktion.de