Status: 13.10.2023, 20:09 PM
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For a long time, Louis Klamroth's future at "Hart aber fair" was written in the stars. Now there is finally news: The presenter is allowed to stay.
Cologne – Louis Klamroth (33) has only been the new face of the Monday talk show "Hart aber fair" since the beginning of this year. Prior to that, Frank Plasberg (66) had hosted the format on Das Erste for a proud 20 years. Klamroth's appointment was accompanied by much criticism. His partner is none other than climate activist Luisa Neubauer (27). The private liaison made headlines as the neutrality of the presenter was questioned.
"Tough but fair": Louis Klamroth's production company takes over
At the end of the year, the production contract for the WDR programme expires. Plasberg had continued to participate in the format with his company Ansager & Schnipselmann, but the cooperation seemed to be problematic for both parties. According to t-online.de, before the summer break, the broadcaster announced: "WDR's talks with the presenter and production company have shown that cooperation in the current form is not possible beyond 2023."
As a result, the rumour mill was bubbling that Louis Klamroth's days on "Hart aber fair" were numbered. In fact, exactly the opposite is the case: the TV journalist has received a contract extension. In addition, Klamroth is getting involved with his production company Florida Factual and will have significantly more influence as a result. Frank Plasberg, on the other hand, is saying goodbye to the format for good.
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WDR confirmed the change as follows: "WDR will work with the production company Florida Factual from January 2024." The broadcaster did not want to give further contract details when asked. According to t-online.de, the cooperation will probably last until the end of 2025. "WDR will further develop the successful concept of this talk show together with him on Das Erste and tailor it even more to his strengths - also especially with regard to the ARD Mediathek," it also said.
Louis Klamroth's future at "hart aber fair" seems to have been clarified © Political-Moments/Imago
Klamroth had once founded the production company under the name K2H. In the summer, it was acquired by Joko and Klaas' company Florida Entertainment and has since been called Florida Factual. The co-managing director is Louis Klamroth's cousin Nikolaus Klamroth. It is not uncommon for the programs of the public broadcasters to arouse resentment: For example, the "Inga Lindström" anniversary with Uschi Glas (79) failed with most ZDF viewers. Sources used: t-online.de