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Gottschalk Cites Blackout for Bambi Stumble as Cher and Blanchett Top Winners

The TV veteran says a look‑alike tribute confused him, prompting a lapse now drawing sharp public criticism.

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Die Preisträgerinnen Mala Emde, mit ihrem BAMBI der Kategorie Schauspielerin National, Sängerin Cher, mit ihrem BAMBI in der Kategorie Legende, Schauspielerin Cate Blanchett, mit ihrem BAMBI in der Kategorie Schauspielerin International, Heidi Klum, mit ihrem BAMBI in der Kategorie Entertainment, und Hazel Brugger (r-l), mit ihrem BAMBI in der Kategorie Comedy

Overview

  • At the Nov. 13 gala in Grünwald streamed on Prime Video, Cher received the Legend Bambi, with the jury praising the 'Goddess of Pop' for reinvention and strength.
  • During Cher’s segment, Thomas Gottschalk appeared disoriented, spoke haltingly, drew boos for a remark about women, blocked cameras briefly, and said on stage he was confused.
  • In comments reported by Bild and others, Gottschalk said he was "shocked at himself," described a blackout, and blamed confusion on a performer on a disco ball he momentarily thought was Cher.
  • Cate Blanchett won International Actress and urged artistic responsibility in what she called "very dark times" where creative expression faces threats.
  • Other honorees included Roland Kaiser (lifetime achievement), Heidi Klum (entertainment), Michael "Bully" Herbig (jury prize), Hazel Brugger (comedy), Zartmann (music, with an anti‑AfD message), Zah1de (shooting star), Leo Neugebauer (sport) and Paul Ronzheimer (podcast).