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Söder Downplays Daughter’s TV Gaffes, Says Participation Is Her Choice

His remarks followed attention on a ProSieben quiz that rewards quick exits.

Overview

  • Speaking at the Bild100 event in Berlin, Markus Söder said he is glad his daughter knows who the Bavarian minister-president is, calling that the most important point.
  • He described her level of knowledge as fairly typical in Germany and argued that not everyone who comments on such matters knows everything.
  • In a recent episode of Deutschlands dümmster Promi, Gloria‑Sophie Burkandt did not recognize former chancellors Helmut Kohl and Konrad Adenauer and briefly identified Kohl as a Social Democrat.
  • The BBC‑licensed format intentionally inverts quiz incentives by rewarding contestants who are eliminated quickly, with the last remaining participant receiving the title.
  • Burkandt remains on the show in episode four, as coverage of her appearance and the format’s premise continues.