Kai Pflaume Biography: Net Worth, TV Shows, Height, Age, Wife, Children, Instagram, Parents

Kai Pflaume is one of Germany’s most popular and longest-serving television presenters, instantly recognizable for his warm smile, quick wit, and effortless moderation style.

Rising from East German roots to become the face of family-friendly entertainment, he has hosted some of the country’s biggest game and quiz shows, including Nur die Liebe zählt, Kaum zu glauben!, and the long-running Saturday night staple Klein gegen Groß.

Profile

• Full Name: Kai Pflaume
• Stage Name: Kai Pflaume
• Born: 27, May 1967
• Age: 58 years old
• Birthplace: Halle, East Germany
• Nationality: German
• Occupation: Television Presenter, Game Show Host
• Height: 1.90 m
• Parents: Unknown
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Ilke Pflaume (m. August 1996)
• Children: Marvin Pflaume and Leon Pflaume
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $7.5 million

Early Life and Education

Kai Pflaume was born on May 27, 1967, in Halle, East Germany. He has consistently maintained privacy about his family, so little is publicly known about his parents or any siblings.

After completing his schooling in the GDR, he trained and worked as a bank clerk at Deutsche Bank in Leipzig.

Following the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, the 22-year-old relocated to Munich, embarking on a bold new path in television—a decision that soon brought him significant success. He is ethnically German, though he has not publicly shared any details about his religious beliefs.

Career

Kai Pflaume began his television career in 1993 as the presenter of Das Kleinste Fernsehlot, followed by hosting the youth-oriented magazine Heart Attack on tm3.

His major breakthrough occurred in 1995 when he became the host of the dating show Nur die Liebe zählt on RTL.

Over the course of nine years, Pflaume successfully transformed the show into one of RTL’s flagship programs, establishing himself as a reliable and engaging television presenter.

Following his success on RTL, Pflaume expanded his presence by hosting prominent primetime shows such as Die 100.000 Euro Show, the revival of Ruck Zuck, and Fort Boyard on Sat.1. Since joining ARD and NDR in 2011, he has become a staple of Saturday-night entertainment with popular programs like Klein gegen Groß – Das unglaubliche Duell, Kaum zu glauben!, and the celebrity quiz Wer weiß denn sowas?, which he hosts alternately with Bernhard Hoëcker. His consistent appeal has made him a household name in German television.

Beyond presenting, Pflaume is highly regarded for his ability to connect with audiences across various formats, including numerous galas, charity events, and live telethons such as the Deutscher Fernsehpreis.

He has also made cameo appearances in acting roles and lent his voice to animated films, demonstrating versatility. With regular weekend broadcasts attracting 4–6 million viewers, Pflaume remains one of Germany’s most popular and sought-after hosts, frequently topping popularity polls and endorsing commercial campaigns and corporate events.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @kaipflaume
• Facebook Handle: Kai Pflaume

Personal Life

Kai Pflaume married his longtime partner, designer and former model Ilke Pflaume, in a romantic ceremony in Belgium in August 1996.

The couple has two sons, Marvin  and Leon  and the family resides in Grünwald near Munich. Pflaume is famously private, rarely sharing photos of his children, and has spoken openly about the importance of family time away from the spotlight.

Net worth

Kai Pflaume has an estimated net worth of $7.5 million as of 2025. His income stems from long-term contracts with ARD/NDR and earlier RTL deals, high six-figure fees for corporate moderation, lucrative advertising partnerships, book sales, and smart real-estate investments in the Munich area.