Günther Jauch: New bearer of the Karl Valentin Order 2025!

Günther Jauch received the coveted Karl-Valentin Order, an award that has been presented to personalities since 1973 who enrich German culture with their work. At the ceremony, which traditionally take place during the carnival ball of the Narrhalla, Jauch's friend and colleague, Thomas Gottschalk, praised his "quirkness" and "clever profoundness", which he shares with the namesake of the prize. Gottschalk noticed that Jauch as well as Valentin grew up without modern technology such as cell phones and Google, which contributes to a unique view of the world. OE24 reported that Jauch with joy and a little proud accepted.

The laudation also emphasized the rarity of profoundness on today's television, which makes Jauch's award all the more valuable. He had imposed a "ban on order" during his career, but the recognition by the Karl-Valentin Order was a special award for him. Jauch promised to keep these orders in honor, regardless of what might happen to him. As reported, Jauch is now part of an illustrious list of award winners, including greats such as Pope Benedict XVI. and Loriot.

look back at the Karl Valentin Order

The Karl Valentin Order is not only a personal award, but also a sign of appreciation for humorous and profound use of art. Formerly excellent personalities have shaped and held up the legacy of German humor. Jauch is lined up in this ranks and is considered a worthy wearer of the order, which also underlined Gottschalk at the award when he was humorous that his own order was "glowed" in Malibu many years ago. Jauch, who has had the audience with his idiosyncratic manner for decades, has set up another milestone in his career with this award.