The Kaulitz twins – global music stars, performers and founding members of Tokio Hotel – will welcome audiences to an evening filled with spectacular challenges, top-tier musical performances and a high-level line-up of international celebreties on the world's most iconic talk-and-performance sofa.
Since its debut on 14 February 1981, Wanna bet? has aired 218 episodes, featuring 1,030 challenges, supported by 1,254 celebrity guests, and hosting 863 musical acts, while consistently receiving around 10,000 ticket requests per episode. The format has shaped television entertainment for generations, with its widespread appeal and enduring cultural impact unmatched in the international formats business.
The show has enjoyed significant success, with local adaptations produced in Belgium, China, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Russia, Spain, the United States and the United Kingdom. Most recently, the British version – You Bet!, hosted by Stephen Mulhern – returned with two primetime seasons on ITV1 and ITVX, offering audiences epic challenges, astonishing feats and celebrity‑driven suspense.
Bill and Tom Kaulitz became global household names in 2005 with their breakthrough hit Durch den Monsun and continue to enjoy an active international career with Tokio Hotel alongside their TV and entertainment ventures. For 2026, the band is preparing a major arena tour. Bill is widely recognised for his distinctive vocal style and iconic fashion presence, while Tom, a guitarist, songwriter and producer, resides in Los Angeles and is married to model Heidi Klum.
Ralf Rückauer, VP Unscripted, ZDF Studios: “Wanna bet? is a foundational part of European entertainment history, and the enthusiasm for the show remains remarkably strong across generations. Announcing its comeback so early in the year is a special moment for us, also for the continued international distribution of the show – and securing Bill and Tom Kaulitz as the new hosts makes it even more exciting. Their energy, creativity and international fan base will bring a fresh dynamic to a much‑loved classic. We couldn’t imagine a better duo to lead the show into the future.”
photo credits: @ZDF+Rankin/Serviceplan Munchen
