TV Prize for Gottschalk - "He's got a big hit" - Thomas Gottschalk wins Austria’s Diamond Romy with wit and wisdom
Thomas Gottschalk has been honoured with Austria’s Diamond Romy award for his decades-long television career. The ceremony in Kitzbühel saw the beloved entertainer mix humour with heartfelt moments, including a joke about the award’s diamond-studded belt. Meanwhile, the Romy Awards also made history with a rare tie in one of its top categories.
Gottschalk received the prestigious Diamond Romy in recognition of his lasting impact on German and Austrian TV. During his acceptance, he recalled losing a previous Romy in the Malibu wildfires and playfully urged any future disasters to spare the diamonds on this one. His recent public appearances, including at the Bambi Awards, had sparked concern after he appeared disoriented—an incident he later blamed on a Cher impersonator.
The Romy Awards once again spotlighted both established and rising talents in Austrian entertainment. Gottschalk’s Diamond Romy adds to his long list of accolades, while the shared win for Engelke and Ferres marks a rare moment in the ceremony’s history. RTL’s upcoming relaunch will now focus on filling the gap left by Gottschalk’s departure.
