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Most viewers and critics from outlets like DW and Spiegel noted that the show felt like a time capsule. It offered a sense of "old-school" TV comfort that resonated with older generations.

While beloved, some reviewers pointed out that Gottschalk’s "unfiltered" style felt increasingly out of step with modern TV standards, leading to occasional awkward moments. Most viewers and critics from outlets like DW

Thomas Gottschalk, the face of the program for decades, returned to the stage with his signature flamboyant style and easygoing banter. Thomas Gottschalk, the face of the program for

Michelle Hunziker joined him once again, providing the high-energy foil to Gottschalk’s more relaxed hosting approach. Legacy and Beyond True to the show's DNA,

For Swiss audiences, the confirmation by SRF was significant as it ensured the show remained a cross-border "Eurovision-style" event, maintaining its status as a shared cultural moment in the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland). Legacy and Beyond

True to the show's DNA, the 2022 special featured a mix of bizarre and high-stakes bets, ranging from industrial machinery precision to memory feats.

The 2022 revival was generally viewed as a but was not without its critiques: