Overview

• In a Bild interview, the Schlager singer says “Ich bin alkoholkrank,” speaking publicly about his dependency for the first time.
• He recounts losing control during the 2020 pandemic after a canceled arena tour, at times consuming about a bottle of vodka spread over a day.
• He sought professional help with a 21-day stay in a specialist clinic in autumn 2024 and says therapy taught him to address the underlying issues.
• Despite treatment, he reports he still drinks vodka on ice after concerts and cannot fully control his intake.
• The disclosure comes ahead of his autobiography Kämpferherz on September 10 and has drawn criticism from Nino de Angelo, who urges complete abstinence.