On Saturday, March 15, 2025, at 20:15, ProSieben will air the highly anticipated game show "Schlag den Star" featuring two prominent couples vying for the impressive jackpot of 100,000 Euros. Jens "Knossi" Knossalla, crowned the "King of the Internet," teams up with his partner Lia Mitrou to take on former football star Max Kruse and his wife Dilara Kruse. The show promises thrilling challenges, showcasing not only the strengths but also the weaknesses of these two dynamic duos.
This episode marks the third time "Schlag den Star" has featured four contestants, setting the stage for rivalry and entertainment. Just months prior, on January 11, 2025, Rapper Eko Fresh and his wife Sarah Bora squared off against "Popstars" judge Detlef Soost and his partner Kate Hall. Now, it’s time for the next exciting couple's showdown.
"Schlag den Star," hosted by Matthias Opdenhövel with Ron Ringguth providing commentary, stands out for its live competitions. Contestants will battle through unique challenges, showcasing their athleticism, dexterity, and knowledge, and engaging viewers as they do so. Social media reactions to the show are expected to be lively, especially as fans eagerly anticipate the pairings.
The dynamics of the competition are set to intensify, and the friendly banter has already begun. Knossi playfully quipped, "We love to knossitain you!" as he and Lia prepared for the duel. Not to be outdone, the Kruse couple retorted with the promise of possibly embarrassing their rivals. Such exchanges only add to the allure of this exciting event.
The competing couples will engage not just for glory but also to grab the public's attention as they face off against each other. Viewers are reminded to tune in live on ProSieben or stream it for free on Joyn, ensuring they don’t miss any moment of the action.
Interestingly, the show will air concurrently with RTL's "Stefan und Bully gegen irgendson Schnulli," hosted by Stefan Raab and Michael "Bully" Herbig. This scheduling led to insights about audience preferences and the media's current standing, as both shows attempt to capture the prime time viewership.
The ratings battle on March 15 is particularly noteworthy as it pits two live competitions against each other. Raab's original creation, "Schlag den Star," has maintained popularity since he left the show after its inception. Despite Raab’s absence since 2015, the legacy of entertaining matches continues to thrive on ProSieben.
The last episode of "Schlag den Star" aired on February 15, 2025, featuring Sarah Engels competing against Evelyn Burdecki, racking up about 1.19 million viewers. Despite having fewer viewers than the inaugural episode of "Stefan und Bully gegen irgendson Schnulli," which saw 1.9 million viewers tune in on December 21, 2024, "Schlag den Star" remains determined to recapture its audience's loyalty.
With the competitive progress of both shows subjected to high scrutiny, viewers and fans are sharing passionate opinions. The social media reactions have highlighted frustration among some fans, particularly over conflicts between programming schedules. Comments such as, "The missing ambition is often the reason why 'Schlag den Star' lacks suspense," reflect the public sentiment. Others have echoed disdain for the format, calling for more innovative and engaging content to hold viewers' attention.
Despite some negativity, anticipation for Saturdays' showdown remains high. The excitement surrounding stars like Knossi and Kruse heightens the stakes not only for the couples but also for the viewers invested in their performances.
For those who miss the broadcast, fear not! The entire episode will be available after its airing on the streaming platform Joyn, offering encore access for anyone interested.