Oliver Pocher has faced significant upheaval both personally and professionally, as the comedian recently announced the end of his relationship with former partner Amira Aly, and reports came out about his dismissal from the quiz show "Dinge gibt's..." on RTL2. These changes come during turbulent times, as his twin sons, Elian and Emanuel, now 13, also navigate education challenges after returning to Germany from the United States.
After months of public turmoil, Pocher and Aly are reportedly co-parenting well, focusing on their two children. Aly has moved on and is happily dating again, leaving Pocher to deal with his single status and the complications of parental responsibilities. Despite managing his personal life, Pocher's career recently took a hit when RTL2 decided to replace him as the host of the quiz show "Dinge gibt's..." with TV star Panagiota Petridou.
First airing on May 9, 2023, Pocher's quizzical gameshow has not generated the expected audience success. According to Deutsche Welle, ratings for the premiere showed only 330,000 viewers, resulting in a disappointing market share of 1.7 percent. Despite attempts to bolster ratings over the course of the show, it became clear to network executives at RTL2 the show's prospects looked grim under Pocher’s leadership. This prompted their decision to replace him.
Malte Kruber, RTL2's Program Director, elaborated on the decision, stating, "Panagiota Petridous' sympathetic directness increases the joy of play among the guests and makes it fun to guess. We are excited to continue our successful collaboration with her." This shift indicates RTL2's hopes for rejuvenation with Petridou at the helm, as they have produced six new episodes following Pocher's exit.
On the home front, the situation for Pocher's children has been equally challenging. Following their return from the USA to Köln, Germany, where they previously attended international schools, the twins encountered difficulty reintegrated educationally. Their mother, Sandy Meyer-Wölden, who shares the twins with Pocher, noted the process has been "very challenging" for her sons.
Due to administrative constraints at their school, the twins needed to skip directly to the eighth grade, prompting concerns about the transition. They are now set to spend the latter half of the school year at a boarding school in Marbella, Spain—a choice made with the goal of completing the seventh grade. Meyer-Wölden expressed, "Both are good golfers. We want to save the school year so they don't have to repeat it," highlighting the benefits they will receive from the school's focus on golf.
The return to Spain might also provide the boys with much-needed stability after their whirlwind experiences abroad, ranging from the U.S. to Spain and back to Germany. While Elian and Emanuel adjust to this new arrangement, their step-siblings will remain with Pocher, adding another layer to his already complicated family dynamics.
Overall, Oliver Pocher’s recent setbacks from both his career and family life represent the challenging circumstances he faces at this time. From being unceremoniously ousted from his role on "Dinge gibt's..." to adapting his parental duties amid turbulent times for his sons, the future for the comedian remains uncertain. Reports suggest there are other potential television projects on the horizon, but for now, Pocher must reconcile these latest challenges and their impact on his public persona as well as his role as a father.
Despite the sadness surrounding Pocher's gradual exit from his hosting role, the comedian's resilience is likely to shine through. How he adapts to the shifting tides of his personal and professional life will be closely watched by both fans and followers alike as he navigates this new chapter.