Overview

• In a Kronen Zeitung interview, de Angelo branded Bohlen as lacking insight as a DSDS juror and called the show “simply cruel.”
• He warned that televised talent formats have turned the Schlager industry into a breeding ground for performers lacking real musical training.
• The singer admitted he let external advisors limit the reach of his 1983 hit “Jenseits von Eden,” fueling his critique of industry interference.
• His renewed accusations revisit the failed 1989 Eurovision entry “Flieger,” which he blames on Bohlen’s direction.
• German media have widely circulated his remarks since mid-July, reigniting debates over artist autonomy and TV-driven gatekeeping.