Kerstin Ott and Maite Kelly discuss past misunderstanding

German singers Kerstin Ott and Maite Kelly have shared details regarding a misunderstanding that occurred during their first meeting at a Schlager event in 2018. During a soundcheck, Ott asked Kelly for a recommendation regarding in-ear headphones. Kelly responded by saying, “You don’t need those. You only need those if you want to sing beautifully.”

Ott initially perceived the comment as condescending and felt insulted, leading to years of distance between the two artists. The relationship changed two years later during a television show when Ott confronted Kelly about the hurtful remark. Kelly explained that the comment was intended as a compliment to Ott’s natural singing ability rather than an insult.

Following this clarification, the two developed a close friendship and have since collaborated on music, including the song “Ich weiß, was du brauchst.”