Jasmin Herren is one of many candidates on “The 50”. In an interview with GALA, the tough party singer once again makes it clear that she can stand for herself, looks into the past with her husband Willi and into the future with her boyfriend Philipp.
In our interview with Jasmin Herren, 45, she emphasizes in several places how important politeness and respectful interaction with one another are to her. Jasmin is direct, clear and straightforward – without hurting anyone with her statements. She only owes us one answer: If you had to choose between Ballermann and reality TV, which would you choose?
Jasmin Herren in the GALA interview: “Either you like me or you don’t like me”
GALA: Ballermann or reality TV?
Jasmine gentlemen: Oh, I can’t say that. First and foremost, my focus has always been on TV. I’ve changed it around a bit now. I’m happy about every reality TV request, but my main job is still a party singer – and that’s what I love to be. I love and live this job. And a weekend when I’m on the sofa is simply not a complete weekend for me (laughs).
With “The 50” you didn’t know who or what to expect on set. How were the first moments?
Of course it’s very impressive and impressive when you come down the stairs and suddenly there’s everything you’ve ever seen on TV. It hasn’t existed in this form before.
The first challenge was definitely to say hello to everyone…
Yes, you can make mistakes. You might forget to say “hello” to one person because you don’t even know him yet, but you might say “hello” to another person exuberantly and don’t know: Was that right? Then there might be someone who you know doesn’t necessarily like you (laughs). I just decided to say hello to everyone there because that’s just how I was taught (laughs).
At the start there were a total of 50 candidates who fought for prize money for a follower of the winner. Who surprised you the most on the show?
Theresia Fischer surprised me positively, I have to say. I only really got to know her on “The 50” and I have to say: a very pleasant person.
“The 50” is now available via Amazon Prime. Four episodes will be released every Monday starting March 11, 2024, and the final two episodes will be available to stream from April 1.
Anyone who, like you, has been involved in the reality show business for a long time already knows one or two people personally from other formats. How do you deal when you meet someone on a show you don’t like – or who doesn’t like you?
I set all participants to zero, regardless of what is written about them or what I hear about them. I also expect others not to be prejudged and I also think that is very important. I always like to create my own image. However, I have to say that it is not possible to like everyone. And not everyone likes me either. That’s okay too. For me it’s like this: you either like me or you don’t like me (laughs).
Future with Philipp Bender: “We are also planning property”
With her boyfriend Philip Bender you’ve been together for almost a year. How far are you planning your future together?
Well, we’ve come a long way – considering we haven’t been together for a year yet and have been living together for half a year or nine months. And I also have to say: Given that Philipp is 23 years old, this is of course a big step for him.
He moved directly from his parents’ house into an apartment with you.
He doesn’t shy away from anything. We are planning a lot in the future.
Does a shared house play a role – or perhaps a second apartment on Mallorca?
We’re thinking about all of this right now. Depending on the order situation, we are toying with the idea of having a second home on Mallorca sooner or later. Especially since it comes from the heart and there is Mallorca blood in our hearts. Yes, yes, we’ll definitely play with that. And we also plan property.
Her husband Willy Herren died April 20, 2021. They still bear his last name. Do you want to take your maiden name back?
I married Willi for love and death separated us. It’s my name that I took and why should I change that? For me that would only be possible with a new wedding.
In the “Lost and Found Office of Love” format, you make it clear that you no longer want to talk about Willi in detail. Why did you make this decision?
I have started a new phase of life and sometimes you have to let things go. I’m also a bit spiritual. I just believe that you have to let go in order to live again. This isn’t just the case for me, it’s also the case for other people who lose someone. At some point you have to set a limit with grieving. In the end you have to ask yourself: Do I want to continue living? That’s why I just decided that I have to let different things be, and I want to let them be. I am an independent person, I have a new partner, he deserves better than constantly hearing from another partner. Although I can definitely talk to him about it. I have my memorial days, but I will say: I have lost a total of six people from my family in the last two years – and not just my husband. At some point it’s time to say: Okay, that’s part of life.
In the media she is often referred to as “the widow of”. How much does this bother you, almost three years after Willis’ death?
It does bother me. I’m not “Willi’s widow” and I’m not “Jasmin with her younger toyboy” either.
Rather?
What am I now? Can I actually be someone who is without someone? Can I be an independent person or does there always have to be an addition? Because I’m definitely an independent person. And with a profile. You just have to get to know them first.
If you had to give yourself a title, what would it be?
(Laughs) If I had to give myself a title? Then preferably without a title.
Just Jasmine gentlemen?
Just jasmine. Suffices (laughs).