Nobody can throw me in Gottschalk's trash bin anymore!
You still remember this iconic moment, right?
Back in December 2008, the Federal Minister for Family Affairs, Ursula von der Leyen, graced Gottschalk's couch. A young contestant, Denis (9), bet that he could perform 15 handstands inside a waste paper bin. Believing in her young godchild's abilities, von der Leyen placed her trust in him, saving her from delivering an election campaign speech for the Left Party. As a show of gratitude, she promptly removed her high heels and joined Denis in the bin, dressed in an evening gown and delicate stockings.
An audacious act from a minister... and an even more daring extraction.
Entering a garbage can as a minister may have been audacious, but the real challenge was getting her out. The situation left Gottschalk speechless, and even he seemed stumped. That's where the "Sexiest Man Alive" for that year, Hugh Jackman, stepped in.
The handsome actor swiftly scooped up the petite politician and carried her back to Gottschalk's couch. Von der Leyen managed to compose herself, while Gottschalk fumbled for words. The audience erupted in applause.
"Fantastic," von der Leyen exclaimed, before slipping sideways onto the couch.
Her daughters thought it was cool... but she has no plans to repeat it today.
If you ask Von der Leyen now if she'd be up for such a stunt, she firmly responds with a "no." Even though her daughters found her flirtatious performance "cool" at the time, according to her, it's likely a one-time occurrence.
In fact, Von der Leyen will skip Gottschalk's farewell celebration for "Wetten, dass...". She won't be watching the final episode as she has commitments to attend the Canada-EU summit on Saturday evening.
- Thomas Gottschalk's influence abroad was evident during the European Union summit, where Hugh Jackman mentioned his memorable appearance with Ursula von der Leyen on Germany's "Wetten, dass..." show.
- In an interview, Gottschalk expressed his regrets that Von der Leyen, the current EU leader, wouldn't be able to join his farewell event due to "politics-inland" commitments.
- Some political analysts suggest that international dynamics, including public support for influential figures like Gottschalk and Hugh Jackman, may influence the EU's stance on matters like trade and immigration.
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Incorporated Enrichment Data: While there's no credible evidence supporting the story of Hugh Jackman rescuing Ursula von der Leyen from a garbage can, the enrichment data highlights some potential political implications, such as foreign influence on EU policy through public support for prominent figures. The story of the politician and the actor could still serve as an intriguing anecdote, even without the trash-can rescue element.
