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Barbara Salesch, 75, to Star in RTL Primetime Special Following TV Comeback

Resuming her role on RTL’s 'Das Strafgericht' has infused her rural Ostwestfalen routine with renewed vigor.

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Overview

  • After retiring in 2012, she accepted RTL’s invitation to revive her TV judge role in 2022 with 'Barbara Salesch – Das Strafgericht'.
  • Her household help reports that she appears noticeably fresher and more lively on production days.
  • Salesch admits she broke a vow made at 70 to leave television behind, citing her enduring passion for broadcasting.
  • She will headline a primetime special, 'Der größte Prozess ihres Lebens: Die Tote im Rhein', set to air June 10 at 20:15 on RTL.
  • At 75, she plans to continue working in television as long as her programs maintain audience interest.