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DHDL Christmas Special: Thelen Unhurt After On-Set Bobsla Crash as 'Joy' Secures the Night’s Sole Deal

A failed braking test on a slick hall floor left a dented studio gate, setting a sober tone for pitches.

Overview

  • Frank Thelen collided with a studio roll gate during a Bobsla test drive and said he was unharmed, stating he braked but the vehicle did not stop.
  • The Bobsla founders said the machine behaves differently on smooth indoor surfaces and confirmed no pre-recording brake test was done on that floor.
  • Business Insider, citing Bild, reported an estimated €40,000 repair cost for the dented gate, while the vehicle itself remained intact.
  • The Bobsla team left without an investment after seeking €500,000 for 25 percent of the company.
  • The voucher app Joy drew sharp criticism over margins and ethics before Janna Ensthaler agreed to invest €350,000 for 15 percent, reported as the evening’s only deal.