Regina Halmich might have won the long-awaited rematch against Stefan Raab, but RTL Deutschland conquered its competitors to achieve market leadership in all target groups on Saturday 14 September 2024. Up to 7.74 million viewers watched the boxing spectacle, representing a total audience share of 36.9 per cent at its peak. The match achieved an audience share of 40.9 per cent in the commercial target group of 14- to 59-year-olds and an audience share of 52.9 per cent in the 14-49 target group.

The live spectacle from the PSD Bank Dome in Düsseldorf was packed full of surprises. Stefan Raab performed his song Pa aufs Maul together with rappers Sido and Ski Aggu, alongside performances from rocker Doro Pesch, fitness influencer Pamela Reif and cult musician Helge Schneider. The showdown against professional boxer Regina Halmich celebrated Stefan’s comeback to TV screens after 10 years. Following a tense match of six rounds, Regina won on points to be declared the ultimate winner.

More entertainment, more shows, more Raab

Stefan Raab is back: following Saturday night’s spectacle, RTL Deutschland announced an exclusive five-year contract with the TV legend. Numerous prime-time formats developed by Raab Entertainment are planned for both flagship channel RTL and streaming service RTL+, starting with #DGHNDMBSR – Du gewinnst hier nicht die Million bei Stefan Raab (You won’t win a million here with Stefan Raab). From Wednesday 18 December, the new quiz show will be available weekly on RTL+.

Inga Leschek, CCO at RTL Deutschland, says: “We are making TV history – the number one with the number one! Stefan Raab's boxing match against Regina Halmich was just the beginning of a much bigger mission: Stefan's return to the spotlight! And that's happening as early as next week with a weekly format on Germany's leading streaming service RTL+. We are very proud to have agreed on a five-year collaboration with Stefan, during which he will appear on camera exclusively for RTL Deutschland. We look forward to unique entertainment with this exceptional creative genius. Welcome home, Stefan!”

The name #DGHNDMBSR says it all: €1 million is up for grabs, but only if the challenger can beat Stefan himself in a wide variety of games. Participants must also take part in a quiz challenge with Stefan as quiz master – questions will focus on video, streaming, social media and TV over the past week. A changing line-up of guest moderators will keep watch over the game, starting with audience-favourite Elton. Produced and presented by Stefan himself, #DGHNDMBSR is a unique blend of late-night comedy and entertainment combined with a brand-new quiz and game show.