Günther Jauch initiates the substantial 3-million-euro week
After a lengthy summer break, Günther Jauch dives right back into action. The beloved 3-million-euro week is right around the corner: Four couch potatoes will have the opportunity to prove they've got what it takes to be a star contestant.
Summer has ended, Bundesliga football is back in motion, and Günther Jauch is once again ready to quiz us. Yes, it's time once again to join in the fun as we hear, "Welcome to 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?'" And with everybody eagerly awaiting its return, the show is kicking off with the beloved "3-million-euro week" version. Over three consecutive nights, lucky contestants will be given the chance to qualify for the grand finale on September 5th, where they'll be playing for an incredible three million euros.
"We've picked a few boisterous individuals who probably think they know everything from the comfort of their own couch," Günther Jauch begins the show. Up first is Niclas Schell, a 33-year-old from Remagen in the Pfalz. Niclas has some experience in the audience, having been a successful telephone lifeline five times. Now, the father of a daughter finds himself in the hot seat, and while he seems nervous, he still manages to climb the steps and make it to the final ticket with a struggle. Unfortunately, he falls short in the historic "Bahlsen-Lorenz" biscuit empire, taking home only 16,000 euros. Fingers crossed that the minimum amount needed to qualify for the final is enough for a second chance in the spotlight.
Berlin-based TV production coordinator Katharina Schwerke is also vying for a final ticket. Having juggled a real Oscar and endured a torturous Camino de Santiago hike, she's made impressive progress on the game show. Her knowledge of youth slang, ability to recognize Peter Urban's ESC commentator successor (Thorsten Schorn), and awareness of American Football stars Equanimeous Tristan Imhotep and Amon-Ra Julian Heru J. St. Brown earn her 32,000 euros and a coveted final ticket.
Jutta Engel, a former vice-Miss Germany from Starnberg in Bavaria is next. With a vibrant past that involves engaging Thomas Gottschalk as a speaker for BMW's 100th anniversary and meeting Angela Merkel in the restroom, Engel would have thought she'd have an advantage. But the bright lights seem to be blinding her. Fortunately, the audience lifeline saves the day, and with her knowledge of the theory of relativity, Jutta takes home 16,000 euros and successfully qualifies for the final.
The likeable Bavarian Holger Rohm has managed to accumulate the necessary 16,000 euros on his own. With an ex-wife who has also dabbled in the WWM spotlight, Holger welcomes Günther Jauch with open arms. The two bond quickly, and Rohm skillfully navigates the question maze. German island knowledge for 16,000 euros, the additional joker strikes in the political history area, and the ex serves as a telephone joker with enough Hollywood knowledge. Just as the siren blares, Rohm triumphantly raises his fists, pleased to have earned a staggering 64,000 euros and the coveted final ticket.
The widely anticipated "3-million-euro week" begins, and four contestants will showcase their knowledge on "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" in front of a live television audience. After the show, Günther Jauch and his audience will unwind by watching their favorite programs on the television.
