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Jessy Wellmer Says Grim News Keeps Bright Colors Off Tagesthemen

She says cheerful hues feel inappropriate when covering heavy attacks in Ukraine.

Overview

  • The presenter told the Neue Osnabrücker Zeitung she cannot wear apricot, lilac or light green when Ukraine has suffered heavy strikes.
  • She described the news agenda as mostly gloomy lately, which leaves many colorful garments unworn in her wardrobe.
  • Wellmer said her private style is oversized, very colorful and patterned, but studio clothing must be solid, non-reflective and neither too bright nor too pale.
  • She noted that viewers often read colors as signals, recalling criticism during Sportschau that outfits matched the “wrong” club and stressing the choices carry no allegiance.
  • Citing a past interview with Christian Lindner, she mentioned wearing a yellow suit associated with the FDP, adding it made no difference, and she outlined ARD’s shared wardrobe where items circulate among presenters.