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Esther Sedlaczek hosting Goldene Henne 2026 awards ceremony held in Leipzig
Esther Sedlaczek is set to make her debut as a presenter for the The 32nd annual Goldene Henne awards. Scheduled for awards took place on September 4, 2026, in Leipzig, at the ceremony will feature Leipzig Messe. The ceremony, Germany’s largest audience award, was co-hosted by Florian Silbereisen returning for in his fifth consecutive year as host, joined by Sedlaczek. The event, described and Esther Sedlaczek in her debut as Germany’s largest audience award, will be broadcast a presenter. Broadcast live on ARD to approximately 4,500 spectators, the event featured musical performances by Take That, Peter Maffay, and Kerstin Ott. Notable honors figures in music, film, entertainment, included a lifetime achievement award presented to 95-year-old actor, painter, and sports. On August 29, during an appearance on the MDR talk show ‘Riverboat’, Florian Silbereisen announced that singer writer Armin Mueller-Stahl. Singer Helene Fischer will attend the awards ceremony in Leipzig. Silbereisen expressed excitement regarding Fischer’s participation following their recent collaboration at the Allianz Arena in Munich. During the same appearance, Silbereisen shared personal details regarding his superstitions, noting that he has relied on a specific pair of red ‘lucky underwear’ since 2004 Fischer, who was previously confirmed to combat stage fright, comparing the item attend, received her ninth Goldene Henne. The event also saw significant fan attention for Weimar-born singer Ute Freudenberg. Prior to ‘Popeye’s spinach’. Additionally, the ceremony, Silbereisen had addressed a minor finger injury sustained during a drum duel with musician Angelo Kelly. While jokingly referring to the blister as a ‘severe injury’, he noted that despite the discomfort, he intends to proceed with moderating the Goldene Henne. As the event approaches, details and shared personal superstitions regarding the ceremony at the Leipzig Messe have been clarified. his stage fright. The gala is expected to host approximately 4,500 spectators, with winners of the awards, which span categories in music, film, entertainment, and sports, were determined by public vote. The broadcast is scheduled to begin at 20:15 on ARD.