Heidi Klum moves 'HeidiFest' show to RTL
Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Supermodel Heidi Klum will also appear on RTL with her show "HeidiFest," in addition to her ongoing work with ProSieben.
- The "HeidiFest" show, celebrating the Oktoberfest season, will air on RTL and RTL+ starting September 17.
- Klum expressed excitement about celebrating the event with RTL for the first time, promising music and a large festival atmosphere.
Heidi Klum is expanding her television presence by bringing her "HeidiFest" show to RTL, in addition to her long-standing role on ProSieben.
The German supermodel, known for "Germany's Next Topmodel" on ProSieben since 2006, will now also be featured on RTL. The network announced that "HeidiFest," a celebration of the Oktoberfest season, will premiere on RTL and its streaming service RTL+ on September 17.
Last year, the "HeidiFest" event was broadcast on ProSieben. Klum stated in an RTL press release, "This year too, I invite you again to my big 'HeidiFest' in the legendary Hofbrรคuhaus in Munich. I am very happy that we are celebrating the festival together with RTL and RTL+ for the first time." She promised that the show would feature traditional Bavarian music, popular hits, and a grand festival atmosphere, emphasizing that "this year it will be even louder and even bigger."
RTL Managing Director Inga Leschek welcomed Klum, saying, "With Heidi Klum, one of the biggest entertainment personalities in the world comes to RTL. We are thrilled about that!" While Klum's "HeidiFest" is moving to RTL, her popular modeling competition show, "Germany's Next Topmodel," will continue to air on ProSieben.
Originally published by Die Zeit in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.