German TV personalities make headlines over personal news

Several German television personalities are making headlines following personal developments shared on social media.

Reality star Hubert Fella and his husband Matthias Mangiapane have returned a rescued dog, Bella, to an animal welfare organization after only two weeks. Fella stated the dog was ‘much too wild’ for them, noting that while he initially believed the dog was a Maltese, it was actually a mix including Terrier and Poodle. The decision has drawn significant criticism from fans on Instagram.

TV presenter Detlef Steves is mourning the loss of his dog, Minki, who passed away at the age of 13. This follows the death of his other dog, Kai-Uwe, in April, marking a difficult period for the star and his wife, Nicole.

Additionally, actor Heiner Lauterbach caused a stir online after a photo surfaced showing him with full, ash-blonde hair instead of his usual bald appearance. His wife, Viktoria Lauterbach, clarified that the look was due to a wig used for a role in the 2022 miniseries ‘Herzogpark’ and was not a permanent change.