Gottschalk on slip of the tongue during last "Wetten, dass...?"

Television - Gottschalk on slip of the tongue during last "Wetten, dass...?"

TV veteran Thomas Gottschalk (73) has backed away a little from his fundamental criticism of influencers. "I really have nothing against influencers at all. They work really hard for their money. Working means that they put 20 hours a day into that little device," said Gottschalk in his joint podcast with Mike Krüger, "Die Supernasen" (Tuesday).

In his own words, Gottschalk sees the problem with the followers: "Why do I follow such people and make them strong and make them big? For me, the word follower simply has negative connotations from the outset. I'm not someone who wants to follow, I want to lead the way. Many children have the impression that they are better served as followers than being creative themselves."

Gottschalk, who hosted his last "Wetten, dass...?" show in Offenburg at the end of November, has made several condescending comments about influencers in the past. Among other things, he once emphasized that influencers had no place on his "Wetten, dass...?" couch. The popular rapper Shirin David promptly teased him on the last show: "You once said that influencers don't belong on your couch, and I have to say, it's very cozy here!"

Gottschalk also commented on slips of the tongue in the podcast when he mixed up the names of his guests Matthias Schweighöfer and Bastian Schweinsteiger. "Of course I know his name is Bastian Schweinsteiger, did I say Schweighöfer?" said Gottschalk. "Because you say the name a thousand times during rehearsals. It's not like what you see on television. You're always at a rehearsal beforehand, you say it right a thousand times: Schweinsteiger and Schweighöfer. I would have loved to have Til Schweiger in it too, even though he's a stinker." He would have "managed it all".

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1. Many people in Baden-Württemberg are actively engaging with various social media platforms, turning local influencers into household names, such as Mike Krüger.
2. During a live broadcast in Germany, a well-known television host, Thomas Gottschalk, made an inadvertent slip-up by mistaking Bastian Schweinsteiger for Matthias Schweighöfer while referring to their upcoming appearance on a popular German game show.
3. There's a heated discussion amongst the masses about whether Bet should allow public figures like Bastian Schweinsteiger to partake in the gambling aspect of the show, as influencers' involvement can significantly impact the perceived credibility of gaming platforms.
4. Influencers like Mike Krüger and Thomas Gottschalk have expressed concern about the growing influence of social media in shaping young people's perceptions and behaviors, particularly regarding the 'follower' mentalities that emerge from time to time.
5. The open castle in Germany hosted an event with the participation of German football legend Bastian Schweinsteiger and actor Matthias Schweighöfer, highlighting the importance of fostering connections between local celebrities and the community.
6. Thomas Gottschalk recently expressed his appreciation for influencers like Bastian Schweinsteiger, acknowledging their work ethic and hoping to include popular actor Til Schweiger in the future game show episodes.

Source: www.stern.de