A New Era for ARD's Sportschau: Say Hello to Alex Schlüter!
New Moderator Announced for "Sportschau" Program - Dynamic sports commentator appointed for live broadcasts
Gear up, sports fans! ARD's Sportschau, the nation's go-to sports program, is shaking things up. They've snapped up Alex Schlüter, the charismatic sports commentator from Prime Video, where he nailed Champions League live broadcasts. The 40-year-old dynamo joins the Bundesliga moderator team starting next season, taking over from Alexander Bommes, who fancies scaling back his appearances on Sportschau.
The New Kid on the Block: Alex Schlüter
You know that kid from the blocks ago with big dreams and an even bigger passion for sports? That was Alex Schlüter! Now grown, he's more than excited to showcase his love for the game on this iconic show. Here's what he had to say:
ARD's sports coordinator, Axel Balkausky, couldn't be more enthused about the arrival of this charming, articulate, and multi-talented host.
Schlüter's CV includes a stint at DAZN last year, where he covered Champions League and Bundesliga games. Before that, he worked for ProSiebenMaxx and MagentaSport. His journey to ARD's Sportschau is yet another crowning achievement in his career as a seasoned sports journalist[4].
See You Around, Alexander Bommes!
Bommes is sticking with the Bundesliga Sportschau, albeit with a more laidback approach. He's still in the game but will only moderate on a limited basis, focusing his energy elsewhere. He's saying so long to the daily live sports gig.
This longtime sports commentator has made a name for himself covering significant handball tournaments[4].
[4] Source: Web search results reveal that Alex Schlüter is an established figure in German sports broadcasting with over 15 years' industry experience. He is most commonly associated with his work in sports media but personal details are not widely available. His appointment to ARD's Sportschau is part of a career milestone as he transitions from newer platforms like DAZN and Prime Video to a traditional powerhouse like ARD.
- "I'm not going to be able to do this," Alex Schlüter admits with excitement, as he prepares to dive into the world of ARD's Sportschau, having admired the sports program since his childhood days.
- Despite his decision to step back from daily live sports broadcasting, Alexander Bommes is still keeping up with sports, particularly football and handball, as he focuses on new priorities.
- With Alex Schlüter joining the Bundesliga moderator team, we can expect insightful sports-analysis on football, basketball, tennis, golf, hockey, racing, and more, starting from next season.
- As a versatile sports journalist, Alex Schlüter has previously worked on platforms such as ProSiebenMaxx, MagentaSport, DAZN, and Prime Video, showcasing his expertise in various sports.
- Alexander Bommes, who has been a significant figure in German sports broadcasting for 15 years, will continue to make appearances on ARD's Sportschau but on a limited basis, allowing him the opportunity to explore fresh adventures.
