Overview

• Speaking to RTL, the Hot Banditoz singer described losing control once he starts drinking and said he is actively in treatment.
• He linked the onset of depression and alcohol misuse to setbacks after the 2013 Dschungelcamp, including a breakup and a friend’s death.
• He reported a six‑week inpatient clinic stay and a 2023 hospitalisation for heart problems tied to stress and an unhealthy lifestyle.
• His wife, Stefanie Schanzleh, supports his therapy after their reconciliation, and the couple appear together on Das Sommerhaus der Stars.
• An RTL home visit noted a bottle of sparkling wine in the fridge, a detail that accompanied his public discussion of addiction and boundaries.