Television: Viewers convict the murderer at the ARD crime dinner

A castle in the mountains, many prominent suspects and murder: on the ARD television show “Deadly Game – The Live Crime Dinner” with Tokio Hotel stars Bill Kaulitz Viewers can try to be the villain – and not be confused by the many clues and theories. That night they guess correctly that the fictional board game entrepreneur, whose 70th birthday will be celebrated on a live broadcast, is behind the murder. It is played by Uwe Ochsenknecht.

The popular “Tatort” team is attending a crime dinner Axel Prahl and Jan Josef Liefers and many other TV stars. Also right in the middle: Tokio Hotel star Bill Kaulitz. The 36-year-old emerged from a pink cake during the live broadcast – armed with a confetti cannon. The singer played a dual role at the event: He served as Angel’s party planner and at the same time supported Axel Prahl and Jan Josef Liefers as game managers.

Kaulitz took care of the drinks

The show can be seen in the first episode and ORF. Besides Kaulitz and Ochsenknecht Annette Frier and Max Giermann were also there, all improvising their texts. And that’s the point: The board game entrepreneur’s family and close friends gathered in a grand castle setting. But before a successor is announced and the party can begin, a murder occurs. Each character has their own secrets, motives, and unfinished business.

Jessy Wellmer hosted the evening. Kaulitz brought momentum to the somber birthday party, taking care of the gifts, balloons, and drinks too. “We’ll get rid of some of our worries now, won’t we?” said the singer while stirring his drink.

Users celebrate its appearance on Platform X: «ARD is when Bill Kaulitz anchors a pseudo-crime story with his presence. “You can’t imagine it,” wrote one user. “Bill Kaulitz is my personal highlight,” was another line. “The best so far is Bill Kaulitz. He just plays himself,” said another comment.

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