TV Shock: ZDFneo Kicks Jan Böhmermann Out of the Program!

"Böhmi brutzelt" premiered in July 2021 and quickly became a staple of the summer TV program.

Jan Böhmermann invited exciting celebrities like Dagi Bee, Olli Schulz, Anke Engelke, or even the Kaulitz brothers in each season. The concept was simple yet so charming: cooking together, laughing, and having deep or just downright hilarious conversations. The show was produced by Unterhaltungsfernsehen Ehrenfeld UE GmbH, Böhmermann's own company. It was a show that provided personal insights behind the stove and showed that cooking is more than just food preparation – it's a stage for stories.

The Ratings Secret: Why Was the Plug Pulled?

Although the guest list was always top-notch, "Böhmi brutzelt" recently experienced a true ratings drama. While seasons two and three still managed to achieve a respectable two percent market share among 14 to 49-year-olds, the fourth season saw a significant decline. Viewer numbers fell to just over one percent. On average, only around 100,000 viewers tuned in on Saturday evenings recently. These are numbers that can pose a challenge even for niche channels like ZDFneo.

ZDFneo Explains the End: Room for New Things

The official explanation from the Mainz-based broadcaster is, as often in the TV business, diplomatic. A channel spokesperson explained that ZDFneo stands for creative diversity and program innovation. To continuously create space for new ideas and impulses, not all formats can be continued as part of a sustainable portfolio development. The team of "Böhmi brutzelt" has created special television moments in the four seasons, for which the channel is grateful. In short: The stove remains cold to make room for possibly hotter, new TV ideas.

What's Next for Jan Böhmermann?

For the host's fans, this means: In the summer of 2025, the cooking spoon at ZDFneo will remain unused. Whether and in what form Jan Böhmermann will be seen with new projects on ZDF remains to be seen. The end of "Böhmi brutzelt" could be a clear signal for a realignment of the channel and potentially sets the stage for other formats and fresh talents. We can look forward to seeing which projects the enterprising entertainer will pull out of the hat next.

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