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Bill and Tom Kaulitz, founding members of Tokio Hotel, are taking over as hosts of ZDF\u2019s Wanna Bet?<\/em>, which is set to make its return in December.<\/p>\n

Since its debut in February 1981, Wanna Bet?<\/em> has aired 218 episodes, featuring 1,030 challenges, supported by 1,254 celebrity guests and hosting 863 musical acts. Bill and Tom Kaulitz became household names in 2005 with their hit Durch den Monsun<\/em>.<\/p>\n

\u201cWanna Bet?<\/em> is a foundational part of European entertainment history, and the enthusiasm for the show remains remarkably strong across generations,\u201d said Ralf R\u00fcckauer, VP Unscripted at ZDF Studios. \u201cAnnouncing its comeback so early in the year is a special moment for us, also for the continued international distribution of the show\u2014and 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\u2011loved classic. We couldn\u2019t imagine a better duo to lead the show into the future.\u201d<\/p>\n

Wanna Bet?<\/em> has seen 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\u2014You Bet!, hosted by Stephen Mulhern\u2014returned with two prime-time seasons on ITV1 and ITVX.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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