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Gottschalk and Krüger to End 'Supernasen' Podcast Following Controversy

The decision comes after repeated backlash, including criticism of Gottschalk's remarks about singer Maite Kelly.

Overview

  • Thomas Gottschalk and Mike Krüger will conclude their podcast 'Die Supernasen' at the end of 2024, with final episodes set for December 17 and 31.
  • The podcast, launched in April 2023, faced repeated criticism over remarks made by the hosts, including a recent comment by Gottschalk perceived as body-shaming Maite Kelly.
  • Gottschalk joked about needing to 'push Maite Kelly aside' to be seen during an upcoming TV appearance, which drew significant public backlash online.
  • In response to the criticism, Gottschalk defended his remarks as harmless humor, citing his history of self-deprecating jokes and longstanding relationship with Kelly.
  • The podcast was inspired by the duo's popular 1980s films, but the hosts cited fatigue from ongoing controversies as a key reason for ending the show.