# Sarah Engels Eurovision aftermath > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sarah-engels-eurovision-aftermath > Updated: 2026-07-27T14:13:39.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 3. German singer Sarah Engels, who placed 23rd for Germany at the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, has been emphasizing the personal and professional benefits of the experience. In early July 2026 she spoke about a memorable solidarity moment during the semi‑final and noted that live performance remains her priority. After Eurovision she continued playing Satine in the Cologne run of the musical *Moulin Rogue* and, as the production prepares to move to Hamburg, secured a high‑profile engagement as the opening act for Irish pop star Ronan Keating. The following day she appeared on ProSieben in a televised duel against Evelyn Burdecki, a revived "Schlag den Star"‑style showdown that attracted roughly five million viewers. Engels again highlighted her Eurovision experience, linking it to her continued stage work and audience connection. Later in July, speaking on Marlene Lufen’s podcast “M wie Marlene”, Engels clarified that she received no payment for her 2026 Eurovision participation, stating “Man kriegt keinen Cent.” She reflected on her earlier career, including her former marriage to Pietro Lombardi and the “Sarah & Pietro” docu‑soap, and said she now approaches work out of passion rather than profit, prioritising self‑care. ## Claims - Sarah Engels participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna. (corroborated by 3 sources) - She earned no money from her Eurovision appearance. (corroborated by 3 sources) - She placed second in Deutschland sucht den Superstar in 2011. (corroborated by 3 sources) - She was married to Pietro Lombardi from 2013 to 2019. (corroborated by 3 sources) - She appeared in the “Sarah & Pietro” docu‑soap series broadcast on RTLZWEI starting in 2015. (corroborated by 3 sources) - She discussed her mindset and uncomfortable feelings about constant cameras in Marlene Lufen’s podcast “M wie Marlene”. (corroborated by 3 sources) - She now emphasizes listening to her body and prioritising self‑care. (corroborated by 3 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-07-27: Sarah Engels says she earned no money from Eurovision 2026 appearance Sarah Engels says she earned no money from Eurovision 2026, discusses her DSDS background, past marriage to Pietro Lombardi, and a new mindset on a podcast. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sarah-engels-says-she-earned-no-money-from-eurovision-2026-appearance ### 2026-07-06: Sarah Engels duels Evelyn Burdecki on ProSieben and reflects on Eurovision showing Sarah Engels duelled Evelyn Burdecki on ProSieben and recalled her 23rd‑place Eurovision 2025 performance, while continuing her role in Cologne's Moulin Rouge musical. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sarah-engels-duels-evelyn-burdecki-on-prosieben-and-reflects-on-eurovision-showing ### 2026-07-05: Sarah Engels reflects on Eurovision stint and new opening act for Ronan Keating Sarah Engels, Germany’s Eurovision 2024 entrant who placed 23rd, praised the experience, returned to the “Moulin Rogue!” musical and will open for Ronan Keating. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sarah-engels-reflects-on-eurovision-stint-and-new-opening-act-for-ronan-keating --- Cite as: Sarah Engels Eurovision aftermath. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/sarah-engels-eurovision-aftermath