Jan Böhmermann explains the end of “ZDF Magazin Royale” as his own decision

Jan Böhmermann emphasized that the end of his show “ZDF Magazin Royale” was solely his decision. He told ZDF that he would like to let the show end, to which the ZDF management reacted with surprise, said the satirist in the podcast “Fest & Fluschig” with Olli Schulz. “They didn’t know exactly what to do with their hands and feelings.”

He then explained to them that it was the right decision. "I told that to the ZDF management, the director, Dr. Norbert Himmler, also had tears in his eyes. "Jan, what do I do now?" He replied: “Yes, look around the market, there are so many others who want to do that.”

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His attitude is that the show is still fun now, but he doesn't know whether that will still be the case in two years. "And that's why I thought, no, come on, you know what, I really want - I'm 45, but I feel like I'm 35 - I would like to do another new show. It's simple."

Böhmermann: “I want a new show”

ZDF recently announced the end of Böhmermann's “ZDF Magazin Royale” after more than six years. The show will be shown for the last time on December 18th. It said they are “currently in good discussions with Jan Böhmermann about a possible new show concept.”

Regarding the consequences for his employees, Böhmermann said: "It is of course a heartbreaking decision on my part that has many consequences, a terrible decision on many levels for many people. A very lonely decision."

The moment he announced his decision to his colleagues was “terrible”. “I never want to do that again,” he emphasized. “I’m really sorry, especially because my colleagues are simply the best.”