# Wer wird Millionär? production and recent episodes

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> Updated: 2026-09-07T15:08:53.000Z. Sources: 25. Developments: 4.

The German television program ‘Wer wird Millionär?’ continues its long-running run on RTL, returning for its 28th season hosted by Günther Jauch after a summer break. The show maintains its traditional format, including lifelines such as the telephone joker. To ensure fairness, the production enforces strict protocols for the telephone joker feature. Participants using this lifeline must undergo technical checks and are prohibited from using speakerphones, internet searches, or technical aids. Additionally, jokers are limited to a 30-second window to provide answers, as failure to comply with these rules can result in the revocation of a candidate’s winnings.

Recent episodes have featured several notable contestant moments. In one instance, contestant Katharina Heun saw her winnings drop from 16,000 euros to 500 euros after following a crowd joker’s advice; she incorrectly chose the ‘Sighers Bridge’ instead of the ‘Chamber of Tears’ regarding the path of a newly elected Pope.

In a September 7 episode, contestant Carsten Floß experienced a significant loss after risking his winnings, ultimately dropping to 500 euros despite utilizing both the audience joker and an expert joker. Another participant, Viviane Clarin, exited the game at the 16,000-euro mark. The episode featured academic and cultural trivia, including questions on the 2025 Bundestag election, Hans Zimmer’s EGOT status, and the historical contributions of Lise Meitner.

Other unusual studio occurrences include contestant Axel sharing a collection of medical artifacts, including his own appendix, with host Günther Jauch, and contestant Tabea Gottstein accidentally damaging a cable strip, which required Jauch to personally inspect and retrieve the component. Recent trivia highlighted on the show included the identification of RAL 3000 as ‘Feuerrot’ (fire red), the standard color for German fire engines.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-07: Wer wird Millionär? contestants face dramatic exits in September 7 episode

The RTL quiz show ‘Wer wird Millionär?’ featured dramatic exits on September 7, including contestant Carsten Floß, who lost his winnings to end with 500 euros.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/wer-wird-millionr-contestants-face-dramatic-exits-in-september-7-episode

### 2026-08-31: Wer wird Millionär? returns to RTL with notable contestant moments

The RTL quiz show ‘Wer wird Millionär?’ returns with notable moments, including a contestant losing winnings due to a wrong joker advice and a studio mishap involving a loose cable strip.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/wer-wird-millionr-features-ral-color-system-question

### 2026-08-27: European quiz shows face different fates as RTL returns and ORF faces cuts

German quiz show ‘Wer wird Millionär?’ returns to RTL with host Günther Jauch, while Austria’s ORF ‘Millionenshow’ faces potential cancellation in 2027 due to high production costs.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/orf-millionenshow-faces-potential-cancellation-in-2027

### 2026-08-24: Wer wird Millionär? enforces strict rules for telephone jokers

The German game show 'Wer wird Millionär?' enforces strict rules for telephone jokers, prohibiting technical aids and internet use to prevent cheating and protect candidate winnings.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/wer-wird-millionr-enforces-strict-rules-for-telephone-jokers

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