# RTL Deutschland programming and anniversary plans

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> Updated: 2026-10-15T05:18:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

RTL Deutschland has announced an upcoming lineup of entertainment programming and anniversary celebrations. Key highlights include the 20th anniversary season of the dance competition ‘Let’s Dance’, which is expected to be larger than previous installments with more dances and emotional moments. 

Other scheduled programs include the 20th season of the reality show ‘Ich bin ein Star - Holt mich hier raus!’, ‘Schlauer als Alle. Schlägst du Deutschland?’, ‘Wer weiß wie wann was war?’, and ‘Deutschland sucht den Superstar’. The network is also expanding its fiction offerings with new productions such as ‘Heidi’ and the return of ‘Pumuckl’.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-15: RTL Deutschland announces upcoming entertainment and fiction lineup

RTL Deutschland announces upcoming programming, including the 20th anniversaries of ‘Let’s Dance’ and ‘Ich bin ein Star - Holt mich hier raus!’, alongside new fiction series like ‘Heidi’.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rtl-deutschland-announces-upcoming-entertainment-and-fiction-lineup

### 2026-10-07: Let's Dance to celebrate 20th anniversary season in 2027

RTL's “Let's Dance” will celebrate its 20th anniversary season in 2027. Meanwhile, entertainer Verona Pooth cited coordination issues as the reason for her hesitation to join the competition.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lets-dance-to-celebrate-20th-anniversary-season-in-2027

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