No break for Welke’s team: Cologne’s “heute-show” to air four new special formats this summer
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Key FactsWelke Apologizes for Offensive Carpendale Joke
May 2, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: focus.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: focus.de
- Oliver Welke made a controversial joke about Howard Carpendale’s fans on the heute-show, triggering strong criticism.
- He later admitted the remark was a 'stupid, unnecessary old joke' and promised to avoid insulting singers going forward.
- Howard Carpendale expressed disappointment and demanded an apology before any further discussion could take place.
- Welke clarified the joke was part of a satire on AI and noted he had never attended a Carpendale concert.
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