2022---srf-confirms---thomas-gottschalk-returns-with--wetten--dass------back [2026 Update]

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

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. 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. The 2022 show solidified the idea that Wetten, dass

The 2022 show solidified the idea that Wetten, dass..? could function as an annual event rather than a weekly series. However, Thomas Gottschalk eventually hosted his final "farewell" episode in late 2023, marking the end of his era with the format. True to the show's DNA, the 2022 special

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.