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Elton quits “Beat the Star” – not voluntarily
Elton is horrified by his “Beat the Star” exit on Instagram
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He was away for a long time, now Matthias Opdenhövel is returning to “Schlag den Star” as presenter. On the game show he takes the place of Elton, who became famous as Stefan Raab’s intern. Elton himself reacted with shock on his Instagram channel.
Change at the ProSieben competition show ““Schlag den Star”: Matthias Opdenhövel returns after 13 years and will be a presenter again. He will replace his colleague Elton on June 1st. Opdenhövel from Cologne had “Schlag den Raab” from 2006 to 2011 and also “Schlag den Star” in 2010. moderated.
Elton stops at “Beat the Star.”
ProSieben quoted the 53-year-old in a statement on Wednesday: “It’s an honor and a homecoming at the same time. I can’t wait to be back in my old living room after 13 years and I’m looking forward to all the prominent pairings and crazy games. ” Most recently, Elton (also 53) hosted “Schlag den Star” for eight years.
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ProSieben station boss Hannes Hiller commented: “You couldn’t wish for a better handover of the baton. Matthias Opdenhövel is returning to his ProSieben beginnings. He once made ‘Schlag den Raab’ the mother of all competition shows as a congenial presenter in alternation with Stefan Raab Saturday night.”
In up to 15 rounds, the two opponents compete against each other in a direct duel in “Schlag den Star”. The winner receives 100,000 euros. However, the change in moderation sounds completely different when it comes to Elton himself. “To make one thing clear: I am not giving up this wonderful program voluntarily. I only found out today after my management called the Pro7 boss to find out which rumors were true “I’m no longer allowed to host ‘Schlag den Star’,” he writes on Instagram.
“It’s apparently too much for Pro7 that I’m working at RTL. Suddenly!!!! ‘Beat the best’ and also ‘Embarrass or collect’ was only offered to Pro7. After it was said that they had no money and no broadcasting space, they did just hit RTL,” said the moderator. But that’s not all: “The station manager at Pro7 didn’t think it was necessary to call me and ask what was going on or to find a solution. I’m really speechless, angry but above all extremely sad. We don’t even have a farewell show for me after 23 years of Pro 7. Without words!!! I’ll pour myself a few beers now and maybe say something about it tomorrow. Let’s see who dares to comment here. Again: pure disappointment.”
Transparency note: The star is part of RTL Deutschland.
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