ARD pulls the ripcord: Thilo Mischke does not become a moderator of TTT!

ARD pulls the ripcord: Thilo Mischke does not become a moderator of TTT!

Thilo Mischke, which was originally intended as the new moderator for the ARD cult magazine "TTT-title, theses, temperaments", will not work in this role. This decision was followed by considerable reviews, which almost simultaneously loudly loud with his idea shortly before Christmas. Feminists threw sexist behavior in the past, especially based on his controversial book "In 80 women around the world", in which he tells of a sexual adventure trip with 80 women. His statements in a 2019 podcast, in which he expressed evolutionary theses about male sexuality, also met with contradiction. These incidents led the ARD to be rethought after Mischke, and on January 4, 2025 confirmed that he will not be the moderator of the magazine, as Berlin reported.

balance of the decision

The ARD communicated that the violent discussion about Mischke's personnel overshadow the central themes of the program "TTT" and therefore not possible. Christine Strobl, ARD program director, stated that one wanted to continue to focus on a respectful and human dialogue. Mischke himself is in an coping process and plan to comment on the allegations. The broadcaster has appointed Siham el-Maimouni as the new moderator for the show. Previously, the ARD had announced that Mischke would moderate together with EL Maimouni from mid-February, but the pressure grew against this personnel decision.

The controversy about mixed past and the work in public space are not new, but the discussion has now gained in intensity. His cooperation with ProSieben remains unaffected; According to Christoph Körfer, the broadcaster plans to continue with Mischke. The situation remains tense among the TV viewers, while the ARD endeavors to make a clear position with regard to sexism and racism, as T-Online also reports.