Stefan Mross and Anna-Carina Woitschack separated over two years ago, yet their division remains unresolved as their divorce drags on. Recent television appearances by Mross have thrust their relationship back to the spotlight, marked by humor aimed at his ex-wife, who is currently making headlines for her participation in reality TV.
On Saturday, December 28, 2024, Stefan Mross, 49, participated in the show "Schlag den Star" against comedian Bülent Ceylan. Shortly after, he was featured on "TV total – Aber mit Gast" hosted by Sebastian Pufpaff. During the lighthearted banter, Pufpaff couldn't help but bring up Mross's ex-wives, prompting Mross to take playful jabs at Woitschack. He referred to his current partner, Eva Luginger, as "my wife," only to be questioned on whether they had officially tied the knot.
Mross replied, "Ich sei noch nicht geschieden. Kommt ja keiner," referencing the delays plaguing their divorce proceedings. Reports suggest these delays are largely due to missed court appearances; Woitschack was absent from their scheduled divorce hearing last summer.
The couple's tug-of-war over finances is rumored to be the primary cause of the protracted divorce. Woitschack's lawyer is seeking compensation, and according to the tabloid Bild, Mross has yet to provide full financial disclosure. He now has until the end of January to comply, as his ex-wife presumably competes for attention and fame on the reality show "Ich bin ein Star – Holt mich hier raus!" (I’m A Star – Get Me Out of Here) set to air from Australia, where she may discuss their marriage.
Mross's recent quips about Woitschack have turned their once passionate affair to fodder for audience amusement, illustrating the awkward corner public figures often find themselves when love fades. During his TV appearance, he couldn't resist throwing shade at Woitschack’s participation in the jungle-themed reality series.
While Mross was getting ribbed about his past relationships, he humorously reflected on how people misconstrued his dramatic on-air moments. Back in 2014, he collapsed on national television after tasting extremely spicy curry sauce on ARD's "Immer wieder sonntags" (Always Again on Sundays). The incident remains ingrained in the minds of fans and has since become part of Mross's comedic legacy. Yet, it was no laughing matter at the time. He remarked to Le Monde, "The people think it was funny. It wasn't."
Having survived his brief moment on the floor, Mross now embraces the more absurd narratives of his life with light-hearted acceptance, though not without reflecting on the underlying seriousness of his situation—a mix of fame, broken relationships, and public scrutiny.
Meanwhile, during the same episode of "TV total," Pufpaff faced challenges of his own as he engaged Nelson Müller in spicy food contests reminiscent of Mross's earlier struggles. They sampled peppers with Scoville ratings enough to make any foodie's head spin, with Pufpaff recalling how Mross had previously faced similar circumstances. Both Mross and Pufpaff shared laughs, but it served as another reminder of how quickly public perception can shift.
Despite the jests, the underlying reality remains; both Mross and Woitschack are still bound by the legal and emotional intricacies of their past. The humor may lighten their narrative for the audience, but as their divorce hangs unsolved, there lingers the question of when they will truly move on.