ProSieben announced Elton's exit from "Schlag den Star" His successor Matthias Opdenhövel in particular is now suffering from the controversial decision. Elton himself emphasized online: “To make one thing clear: I am not giving up this wonderful show voluntarily.” “Sorry Opdi, I like you, but a 'no' would have been very appropriate here,” it says, among other things.
“Elton is thrown out after 23 years and you’re happy,’ someone else said angrily. The broadcaster itself initially remained silent as to why Elton was replaced. But it is now clear it is because the increased appearances the competition (RTL) bothered ProSIEben. But fans at least can be happy: The end of “Beat the Star’ does not mean a farewell to Elton.“I’ll try to use an image from football: If someone has been playing for regularly for years, but then more often in the fan cheers for FC Bayern, then then a question arises: When is the right time to change clubs?”