# Wer weiß denn sowas XXL special broadcast

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/wer-wei-denn-sowas-xxl-special-broadcast
> Updated: 2026-10-03T12:03:00.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

A special, extended edition of the quiz program ‘Wer weiß denn sowas XXL’ was scheduled to air on October 3, 2026, to coincide with the Day of German Unity. Hosted by Kai Pflaume, the broadcast was set to be available on ARD, NDR, and ORF.

The episode features six celebrity guests participating in themed duels. Matchups include actors Karoline Herfurth and Florian David Fitz in a ‘Cinema Duel,’ actresses Katja Riemann and Barbara Wussow in an ‘Acting Duel,’ and athletes Franziska van Almsick and Leo Neugebauer in a ‘World Champion Duel.’ Participants compete for cash prizes, with one report noting a grand prize of 50,000 euros.

## Claims

- Kai Pflaume hosts a special extended edition of the quiz show 'Wer weiß denn sowas XXL'. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The special episode airs on October 3, the Day of German Unity. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The program is also broadcast on ORF. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Six celebrities compete in pairs during the knowledge test. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Florian David Fitz and Karoline Herfurth are competing against each other. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Franziska van Almsick and Leo Neugebauer are competing in a sports-themed duel. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Katja Riemann and Barbara Wussow are competing in the third pair. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The final round features a prize of 50,000 euros. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-03: Kai Pflaume hosts 'Wer weiß denn sowas XXL' special

Host Kai Pflaume presents a special extended edition of 'Wer weiß denn sowas XXL' on October 3, featuring celebrity duels and a 50,000 euro grand prize.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kai-pflaume-hosts-wer-wei-denn-sowas-xxl-special

### 2026-10-01: Kai Pflaume hosts special ‘Wer weiß denn sowas XXL’ quiz episode

The quiz show ‘Wer weiß denn sowas XXL’ returns with a special holiday edition on October 3, featuring celebrity duels between actors and world-class athletes.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kai-pflaume-hosts-special-wer-wei-denn-sowas-xxl-quiz-episode

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