Günther Jauch shares a touching family memory on ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?’ Luca and Christina Hänni express excitement for the upcoming ‘Let’s Dance’ finale, highlighting their favorite contestant. Jennie Garth finds refuge from LA wildfires with her family, while Mareile Höppner reflects on a life-altering accident in her youth. Alphonso Williams’ widow wins a legal battle for her late husband’s social media accounts, and Zendaya’s father comments on engagement rumors involving his daughter and Tom Holland.
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January 11, 2025
Günther Jauch Reveals Personal Family Moment
Günther Jauch, the 68-year-old television host, is known for keeping his family life private. However, during a recent episode of ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? The 3-Million-Euro-Week’, he surprised viewers by sharing a heartfelt memory related to his family. In a discussion with contestant Dr. Paula Menhold, a urologist from Munich, they touched upon the topic of hospital reforms, particularly merging institutions.
When the phrase ‘third order’ was mentioned, Jauch recalled a fond experience from 35 years ago, stating, ‘The third order in Munich used to have a maternity ward.’ With a grin, he proudly added, ‘I can share that the child has grown up well.’ Together with his wife Thea Sihler, whom he married in 2006, Jauch is a father to four adult children.
January 10, 2025
Luca and Christina Hänni Eagerly Await ‘Let’s Dance’ Finale
In the 2020 season of ‘Let’s Dance’, professional dancer Christina Hänni, 34, and singer Luca Hänni, 30, captured hearts not only with their performances but also their blossoming romance. Now a married couple and parents, they share their journey in their podcast ‘Don’t Worry, be Hänni’, where they eagerly discuss the upcoming 18th season of ‘Let’s Dance’.
Recently, the 14 contestants for the new season were announced, and the Hännis have a favorite they believe stands out: Olympic champion and former gymnast Fabian Hambüchen, 37. ‘Athletes are always ambitious, and they should be watched closely,’ Christina remarked, drawing from her own experience as a six-time professional competitor on the show.
As proud parents, they reflect on past finalists, including circus artist René Casselly, 28, and gymnast Philipp Boy, 27, both of whom had impressive runs in the competition. The ultimate winner will be revealed in a few weeks, heightening the anticipation.
January 9, 2025
Jennie Garth Finds Shelter Amidst LA Wildfires
Actress Jennie Garth, 52, has been affected by the recent wildfires in Los Angeles. On January 9, 2025, she took to Instagram to reassure her followers that she and her three daughters—Luca, 27, Lola, 22, and Fiona, 18—along with her husband Dave Abrams, 43, are safely sheltered by her ex-husband Peter Facinelli, 51.
With tears in her eyes, Jennie expressed her gratitude in a video, saying, ‘I am so thankful that Peter and his family have taken us in. We were fortunate, and our home made it through the night.’ She also empathized with others facing the devastating effects of the fires, stating, ‘I mourn for our city and feel a deep sense of emptiness. Please remember those suffering in your thoughts and prayers.’
January 8, 2025
Mareile Höppner Reflects on Life-Changing Accident
In a poignant Instagram video from January 8, 2025, television host Mareile Höppner, 47, opened up about a significant accident she experienced in her youth, which has profoundly impacted her body awareness. This incident, which she previously discussed with ‘Schöne Woche’ in 2019, occurred when she was working a concert for singer Tony Sheridan, who tragically fell and landed on her.
The aftermath left Mareile with severe back injuries and a long road to rehabilitation, recalling, ‘My back was shattered into many pieces. I had herniated discs all over.’ Despite the struggles, she approaches the topic with humor, stating, ‘In retrospect, I owe Tony a debt of gratitude. Without that accident, I might not have prioritized my health so much.’
Through her video, Mareile also shared an important message aimed at parents, urging them to support their children in navigating the pressures of body image and self-acceptance.
Alphonso Williams’ Widow Wins Legal Battle
Alphonso Williams, the beloved winner of ‘Deutschland sucht den Superstar’, passed away in October 2019 at the young age of 57, after battling prostate cancer. Following his passing, his widow, Manuela Schreyeck-Williams, sought to honor his legacy by managing his social media presence, a noble intention that faced obstacles from the platform.
After a two-year legal struggle against Instagram and its parent company Meta, Manuela finally received a positive ruling from the Higher Regional Court of Oldenburg, which established that access to social media accounts is inheritable. Larissa Rus, who represented Schreyeck-Williams, called the ruling ‘landmark’, emphasizing the importance of preserving Williams’ memory and engaging with his fans.
Previously, Meta argued that allowing access could mislead fans into believing the late singer was responding to them. There are speculations that the media company might appeal this ruling, which could lead to further discussions at the Federal Court in the future.
January 8, 2025
Zendaya’s Father Addresses Engagement Speculations
After Zendaya, 28, was spotted flaunting a diamond ring for the second time, rumors of her engagement to Tom Holland, 28, began circulating, fueled by claims from close associates to ‘TMZ’. In light of this, Zendaya’s father, Kazembe Ajamu Coleman, 64, has shared his thoughts on the engagement speculation surrounding his daughter.