RTL series ‘Alles was zählt’ announces departure of two main actors

The RTL daily soap ‘Alles was zählt’ is undergoing significant cast changes. Actors Julia Wiedemann, who has played Lucie Ziegler since 2020, and Jan Kampmann, who portrays the athlete Thilo, are both leaving the series. Their final episodes are scheduled to air on September 1, 2026, with early access available on RTL+.

In the storyline, Lucie Ziegler will return to Mallorca to reconnect with her former life, while Thilo will depart to focus on the Paralympics. Wiedemann expressed that the departure from her long-term routine and colleagues would be difficult.

In other television news, media scientist Dr. Denis Newiak has analyzed how TV series frequently use characters to depict various forms of social isolation and loneliness. Additionally, RTL is scheduled to broadcast a primetime special featuring judge Barbara Salesch on September 23, 2026, focusing on a dramatic manslaughter case.