Overview
- Mirko Reeh has publicly acknowledged that alcohol had taken a harmful place in his life and says he has stopped drinking.
- He first sent a private message to friends, colleagues and business partners making the decision public, a message that BILD published and that he then confirmed in an exclusive interview with FOCUS online.
- Reeh says he is engaging with Anonyme Alkoholiker and uses their daily phrase 'Heute trinke ich nichts' ('Today I will not drink') as a practical step in his recovery.
- He cites his responsibility as a visible TV figure and performer as a key reason for quitting, saying he does not want to work or perform while intoxicated.
- Reeh is a long‑time television chef who recently began performing musically with Wolfgang Schwalm as 'Die Herzileins,' and he says his openness aims to help others and point people toward support resources.