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Hape Kerkeling Dismisses ARD/ZDF Saturday Shows, Says He Unwinds With RTL Reality

The remarks from a podcast were later circulated by regional outlets via teleschau.

Overview

  • The longtime TV star said he can no longer watch what airs on public broadcasters on Saturday nights and noted that he barely watches television overall.
  • He named RTL’s Temptation Island as his go-to program and added that he also enjoys Sommerhaus der Stars.
  • He described the shows as enjoyable “trash” that helps him relax, framing the admission with a light, humorous tone.
  • He said reality formats attract him because people do unbelievable things with no apparent upper limit, yet the spectacles unfold within a controlled framework.
  • Reports cite his appearance on the podcast Und was machst du am Wochenende? and attribute the write-ups to teleschau, with coverage also pointing to his current film Extrawurst.