Bill and Tom Kaulitz take over the moderation of “Wetten,dass..?” on ZDF. The special edition is planned for the end of 2026. All broadcast details here.
It’s official: Bill and Tom Kaulitz are taking over the moderation of “Wetten,dass..?” on ZDF. The broadcaster has now confirmed the collaboration with the 36-year-old twins online. A special edition of the traditional show is planned for the end of 2026. Here are all the details known so far.
ZDF relies on experienced entertainers from Magdeburg
After the special editions with Thomas Gottschalk (2021 to 2023), ZDF is again bringing out “Wetten, dass…?” back to the screens. The siblings, who grew up in the Magdeburg area, confirmed the news in their podcast “Kaulitz Hills – Mustard from Hollywood”. “We’re going to ‘Bet that…?’ bring back,” announced Tom Kaulitz in the current episode.
What is specifically being considered: Initially, a single edition of the TV show is planned, which will be broadcast towards the end of the year. The brothers described the offer as a “dream” and “a huge honor.” The broadcaster had previously fueled the speculation with targeted social media posts before the official confirmation was made on Wednesday morning (January 21).
This is what ZDF initially said: “The cat has put a few mice in front of our door! We are currently thinking about how the two of them can support us! Will they be the new experts at Cash for Rares? Will they take over the Gruberhof from the Bergdoktor? Will they investigate file number XY… unsolved? Or will they go on board as chief stewards on the dream ship?”
And now officially on ZDF:
International stars and XXL bets announced
Bill Kaulitz also indicated that well-known international guests could be expected. “It’s going to be Hollywood, guys,” he promised on the podcast. The moderators are already calling for people to submit betting ideas. They want to present “the coolest bets” and have “the most fun possible”.
According to the brothers, the path to the host job began three years ago. At the 2023 “1LIVE Crown” award ceremony, Tom Kaulitz jokingly expressed the idea of taking over the ZDF show. According to Bill Kaulitz, this led to several “secret meetings” with the broadcaster until the collaboration became concrete.
From Tokio Hotel to reality TV: The career of the Kaulitz brothers
None of this is a coincidence: the twins have extensive experience in the entertainment industry. In addition to their music career with Tokio Hotel, they established themselves as podcast hosts and reality TV stars. For the second season of their Netflix series “Kaulitz & Kaulitz” they also received the German Television Award in the “Best Entertainment Reality” category.
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“Bet that..?” – From ratings hit to Saturday night cult show
The show, which started in 1981, is one of ZDF’s most successful television formats. Until it was discontinued in 2014, “Wetten,dass..?” regularly millions of viewers. After a seven-year break, the format returned in 2021 with Thomas Gottschalk, who moderated a special edition annually until 2023. With the Kaulitz brothers, the station is now daring to make a generational change in moderation.