Overview
- Bill and Tom Kaulitz say they booed at the Bambi awards during Thomas Gottschalk’s presentation to Cher after a contested remark drew backlash in the room.
- Gottschalk has apologized in a guest piece for Der Spiegel and said he experienced a blackout, a defense he also described to Bild and on social media.
- Bill Kaulitz rejects the blackout explanation and argues the appearance reflected Gottschalk’s long-standing conduct rather than a one-off lapse.
- The brothers point to past controversies, including a disputed book and a later-cancelled podcast, to question why he continues to receive prominent stages.
- They call for organizers to stop giving him platforms, as media debate continues without any announced institutional consequences.