Clear the Stage: Raab Set for a Comeback as Germany Ditches Old Eurovision Selection Format

Germany’s journey to Eurovision success is about to take a sharp turn, and it seems Stefan Raab is ready to step back into the spotlight. After three years of collaboration, the German broadcaster NDR has parted ways with production company Bildergarten Entertainment, leaving the door wide open for a potential shake-up in the Eurovision selection process for 2025.

Bildergarten had been at the helm since 2022, overseeing shows like “Germany 12 Points” and “Unser Lied für Liverpool.” While viewership remained steady—especially with Barbara Schöneberger’s award-winning hosting—the production failed to satisfy NDR’s high expectations. And so, the search for a new partner begins, with speculation swirling around a certain name synonymous with German entertainment: Stefan Raab.

Raab, a former Eurovision mastermind, has been itching to return to the competition scene. His production company, Raab Entertainment, is reportedly gearing up to create an entirely revamped selection format, promising more than just the involvement of ARD. Though official announcements from NDR are still pending, insiders hint that the new system could bring fresh life to Germany’s Eurovision efforts after years of lacklustre results on the international stage.

Meanwhile, Bildergarten, though sidelined from Eurovision, has found solace in new projects. The production company is set to take over “Die große Maus-Show” on ARD, ensuring its continued presence in the world of German television entertainment. But Eurovision? That’s a game for someone else now.

With Raab’s reputation for creativity and his deep-rooted connection to Eurovision, fans are on the edge of their seats, hoping for a groundbreaking reveal. Could this be the fresh start Germany needs to climb back up the Eurovision scoreboard? Only time will tell, but one thing’s for sure: the road to 2025 is heating up, and all eyes are on Raab.

Source: dwdl.de