 Deuser explained at the beginning of the first episode of the new series that the laundry had closed for economic reasons.In spite of the new venue, most of the known elements from the laundrette format were retained.Since changing to German digital channel Einsfestival in November 2009, the show has been recorded in a launderette in Köln-Zollstock, a southern district of Cologne, although live shows have continued to be performed on stage in the Gloria-Theater.