Overview

• Marie Reim greeted Eric Philippi as “Stiefpapa” in a recent Instagram clip, surprising him as Michelle appeared embarrassed and he stayed calm.
• Philippi said it was the first time she used the term, noting she had told him a year earlier she would never call him that.
• He told ARD Schlagerwelt they share a very good, friendly relationship and that they like each other very much.
• Philippi added that they are good friends who also collaborate at times on music projects.
• Coverage from Merkur, MDR and schlager.de highlighted the shift as he remains engaged to Michelle and only three years older than Marie.