# German soap opera Alles was zählt cast developments

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/german-soap-opera-alles-was-zhlt-cast-developments
> Updated: 2026-08-26T07:34:04.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 2.

The German daily soap opera ‘Alles was zählt’, which has aired on RTL since 2006, is approaching its 20th anniversary. The series has undergone significant cast changes over its long run, including the departure of Silvan-Pierre Leirich, who played Richard Steinkamp for nearly two decades. Recent storylines have focused on the emotional impact of his exit on the character Simone Steinkamp.

Further cast changes are scheduled for September 2026, with actors Julia Wiedemann (Lucie Ziegler) and Jan Kampmann (Thilo) departing the series. Their final episodes are scheduled to air on September 1, 2026, with early access available on RTL+. In the show’s narrative, Ziegler’s character will return to Mallorca, while Thilo will move away from Essen to pursue a career as a para-swimmer in preparation for the Paralympics. Wiedemann has noted that leaving her long-term routine and colleagues would be difficult.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-26: RTL series ‘Alles was zählt’ announces departure of two main actors

Actors Julia Wiedemann and Jan Kampmann are leaving the RTL series ‘Alles was zählt,’ with their final episodes airing September 1. Other RTL programming includes a Barbara Salesch primetime special.

15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rtl-series-alles-was-zhlt-announces-departure-of-two-stars

### 2026-08-12: Alles was zählt approaches 20 years on RTL

The RTL daily soap ‘Alles was zählt’ marks nearly 20 years on air, highlighting long-standing cast members like Tatjana Clasing amid major character shifts and recent plot developments.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alles-was-zhlt-approaches-20-years-on-rtl

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