Overview
- Final appearance is set for Dec. 6 on RTL’s “Denn sie wissen nicht, was passiert,” with Barbara Schöneberger and Günther Jauch joining him.
- After that broadcast, he plans to step out of public view for at least a year to travel with his wife Karina.
- He says the decision follows his conclusion that broadcasters no longer seek new formats with him.
- Addressing speculation after his confused Bambi laudation for Cher, he apologized, called it a blackout, and said he would disclose any dementia diagnosis.
- He revealed his statutory pension is roughly €1,000 a month from earlier BR employment, while reports note he remains financially secure from long career earnings.