During the show's run, host Stefan Raab developed several routines to start the show. At the beginning, he simply walked into the studio after being introduced by the announcer. Later, he added the phrase "Wir haben doch keine Zeit!" ("We have no time!"), which he called out while the audience was applauding to greet him. In later episodes, he would also slide down the railings of the stairs that lead into the studio. Some years later, in order to "silence" the audience, he made a scissor-like gesture with his arms, which then developed to just waving the palm of his hand, until it eventually evolved in just slightly twitching with his shoulder. It has also established that, moments before Raab entered the studio, an audience member would read aloud from a large cue card to announce the show's guests and events, followed by "And here's your host, Stefan Raab!".
Alexander Duszat, who is better known as Elton, initially started out as an intern for the show. After he was first introduced, following positive audience response, he appeared in some skits that were specifically written for him, which increased his popularity. He not only became Stefan Raab's occasional co-host of the show, but also a household name in Germany.