Martin Thür goes on maternity leave - new faces on ZiB2 in focus!

Martin Thür goes on maternity leave - new faces on ZiB2 in focus!

Maurer Wald, Österreich - Martin Thür, the prominent ORF moderator, withdraws from "ZiB2" until October. The 42-year-old goes into maternity leave. In his absence, Marie-Claire Zimmermann and Stefan Lenglinger take over the moderation of the popular news program. These changes are not new to the two, since Zimmermann supported Margit Laufer during their maternity leave in 2022 and Lenglinger also worked in the moderation in the summer of 2024. ORF editor-in-chief Johannes Bruckenberger emphasizes: "Marie-Claire Zimmermann and Stefan Lenglinger are simply among the best of their guild, together with Armin Wolf and Margit Laufer, the 'ZIB 2' is also excellently positioned in the coming months," as ORF reported.

While Thür goes into his private break, he remains present for the HITRADIO Ö3 listeners. On election Sunday, October 9th, Thür Tom Walek will meet in a special format called "Walek wanders" in the Maurer Wald. In doing so, they exchange plans for starting a family and also about their personal view of the aging. "Gray hair is even good for the shop for me. If a news moderator has gray hair, it looks a bit more - even if it is not always true," says Thür, who also gives a humorous tips on clothing on the election Sunday. "Go choose how you want - like to also in sweatpants," he suggests, as Ö3 reported.

Thür's withdrawal from the "ZiB2" has several facets: his return to the show is planned, while at the same time illuminating his role as a journalist and as a private individual. The review of his personal challenges and expectations of the future shows the human side of the moderator, beyond his professional facade.