Esther Sedlaczek honored at German Sport Press Ball

ARD moderator Esther Sedlaczek was awarded the German Sports Media Award at the 44th German Sport Press Ball in Frankfurt. During her acceptance speech, the 40-year-old shared personal reflections on her family life and her husband, whom she described as the “love of my life.”

Sedlaczek caused a moment of amusement when she joked about potentially having a fourth child, noting her husband’s startled reaction before clarifying that her family planning is complete. She also discussed the logistical challenges of balancing her career with her family life in Munich while commuting to Cologne for work.

Separately, the ARD has announced that Sedlaczek will host “O du fröhliche – Deutschland singt!”, a large-scale Christmas singing event scheduled for December 23. The production is set to feature various artists, including Sarah Connor and Jonas Kaufmann, with performances centered in Düsseldorf and broadcast from multiple stadiums across Germany.