Sarah Engels says she earned no money from Eurovision 2026 appearance
German singer Sarah Engels, who finished second in the 2011 season of *Deutschland sucht den Superstar*, discussed her participation in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 held in Vienna. In the latest episode of Marlene Lufen’s podcast “M wie Marlene”, Engels clarified that she received no payment for the contest, stating “Man kriegt keinen Cent”.
Engels also reflected on her earlier career, including her marriage to fellow DSDS winner Pietro Lombardi from 2013 to 2019 and the joint “Sarah & Pietro” docu‑soap series that aired on RTLZWEI starting in 2015. She described feeling uneasy with constant camera presence during those productions and emphasized that she now works out of passion rather than profit. The interview highlighted a shift in her mindset toward listening to her body and prioritising self‑care.
Entities: Eurovision Song Contest · Marlene Lufen · Pietro Lombardi · RTLZWEI · Sarah Engels
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Sarah Engels participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna. (All articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] She placed second in Deutschland sucht den Superstar in 2011. (All articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] She appeared in the “Sarah & Pietro” docu‑soap series broadcast on RTLZWEI starting in 2015. (All articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] She earned no money from her Eurovision appearance. (All articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] She now emphasizes listening to her body and prioritising self‑care. (All articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] She was married to Pietro Lombardi from 2013 to 2019. (All articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] She discussed her mindset and uncomfortable feelings about constant cameras in Marlene Lufen’s podcast “M wie Marlene”. (All articles)