Stefan Mross reconciles with children Paula and Valentin

German entertainer and ARD presenter Stefan Mross said his relationship with his younger children, Paula and Valentin, has improved after years of distance following his 2016 divorce from ex‑wife Susanne Schmidt. In 2023, shortly after beginning a new partnership with Eva Luginger, the children independently sent him WhatsApp voice messages and videos, expressing a desire to re‑establish contact.

Mross described the current family dynamic as “good” and “warm”, noting that he now communicates regularly with his ex‑wife and her new husband, and that the children have expressed ambitions to follow his musical career – Valentin said he wants to become a singer or entertainer like his father. At the same time, Mross’ long‑running Sunday‑show “Immer wieder sonntags”, which has aired for about 30 years, is set to end after a final 13‑episode run due to budget cuts.

The story highlights a personal reconciliation within a high‑profile German media family and the imminent conclusion of a staple folk‑music television programme.