The episode of "Wer wird Millionär?" on March 3, 2025, was anything but typical. Viewers tuned in to witness not just another quiz competition but what can only be described as glorious chaos. From the outset, the show was marked by unusual mishaps, especially concerning candidates struggling with the questions presented to them.
One of the standout contestants of the night was 19-year-old Kjell Möller, who began his game under promising circumstances but quickly spiraled downward. Möller, trainee insurance salesman, faced his first challenge during the 200-euro question, which left him flustered. He stumbled upon the inquiry: what tastes good with coffee for gym teachers? His lack of knowledge became painfully clear as he responded with humorous resignation, saying, “I believe this is where I should have stayed home!”
From the start, it became too evident for many viewers, including those at home observing on social media, how uncertain Möller was under pressure. By the 1,000-euro question, it got even worse for him. He faced the challenge of providing the correct answer to whether one traditionally gives a thank-you speech at "the Dank," "the Wutschreiber," or "the Bütt." Commentators online remarked on the gravity of his situation, with one user expressing, “This is really uncomfortable to watch. I don't think this is going to end well for him.”
Seeking assistance through the audience, as per the game rules, he soon utilized his father as his phone joker for the next question. Möller’s decision to answer the 4,000-euro question about storm damage turned disastrous when he opted for “Blitzeisen” after the audience suggested “Hagelasphalt.” He eventually fell back to 500 euros, leading him to exclaim, “I am such a shame to the family!” His effort brought moments of laughter, but also pity, as host Günther Jauch attempted encouragement.
Möller’s missteps cast a long shadow until the next contestant took the hot seat. Enter Linda Kotzur, a sales representative and flight influencer, who managed to make a slightly different impression yet was caught up swiftly with her own set of struggles. Kotzur confessed to fully guessing her way through the selection phase, with her nerves bubbling visibly as she confronted her initial 500-euro question. Jauch questioned, “What is going on here?”
Hoping to avoid Möller's pitfalls, Kotzur pressed onward; yet questions continued to falter. When she finally reached the 16,000-euro question, she called upon her phone joker: none other than former Vice-Chancellor Philipp Rösler. "We know each other from flying," she noted, even though neither grasped the gravity of their association.
Rösler his position expressed humility, commenting, “I am happy to no longer be active in politics,” as he failed to provide Kotzur with any useful guidance on the quiz question at hand. This blunder prompted non-stop remarks across social media, where X users voiced disbelief at the recurring mishaps during the episode. One person humorously dubbed the night as “the great ‘Wer wird Millionär?’ idiots' special.”
Attempting to regain her composure throughout the testing of her knowledge, Kotzur had her exit strategy set and decided to leave the show with 8,000 euros, responding cheekily to Jauch with, “I’d love to do your job one day!”
Also competing was Justus Will, 38, who owns a restaurant and was previously noted for his confidence. Unlike his predecessors, Will navigated the lower questions with assurance. Jauch elicited laughter between serious answers, commenting on the current state of the food industry, hinting at the challenges many face.
Another participant, Christoph Cepok, returning as an environmental engineer, had entered on top with 16,000 euros from the last quiz. He faced the difficult task of reaching 64,000 euros. An audience member, seeming knowledgeable about the "Collection Schlumpf" museum, provided the answer he needed. Securely confident, Cepok locked it down but later opted to leave at the 125,000-euro question, taking home 64,000 euros. The show ended on a note of reflection, with Jauch considering how chaotic the night felt.
Looking forward, the upcoming episode scheduled for March 10 will challenge contestant Anja Schlosser with the acronym GAFAM, standing for the major internet giants Google, Amazon, Facebook, Apple, and Microsoft. This kind of formidable trivia could make or break her experience, especially with stakes high at 16,000 euros.
With the show on this rollercoaster ride of ups and downs, the blend of humor, pressure, and knowledge keeps audiences engaged—waiting to see who rises to the occasion or, like Möller and Kotzur, comically navigates through the chaos, leaving fans both laughing and frantically guessing from home.