Boris Becker: Monument protection for our legends? – People

The judicial annoyance of tennis icon Boris Becker (53) moves the mind.

The three-time Wimbledon winner received tougher conditions from his judge because he did not register a visit to Mallorca in advance. He earned ridicule and malice.

But does that really have to be the case? “A quarter past eight – the talk that makes the headlines” answered this question on BILD on TV with show titan Thomas Gottschalk (71, “Wetten, dass ..?”). There, the idea of ​​“Weltwoche” editor-in-chief Roger Köppel (56) was discussed as to whether there should be a kind of “monument protection” for stumbling celebrities with legendary status – including a financial rescue package.

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Thomas Gottschalk defends this idea against BILD. “Characters like Franz Beckenbauer and Boris Becker, with whom we grew up, somehow belong to the family. Even if they don’t always make it easy for us to love them, we should treat them with the same indulgence as we would with dad and grandpa. “

What do other celebrities think?

Entertainer Désirée Nick (64): “A person like Boris Becker, who had millions in his account and all possibilities in life, has to be responsible for himself.”

And: “Becker doesn’t have to fly first class, he can also book Economy Class in the last row in the middle seat. It is a big mistake to keep the old way of life when your career is over. “

“Die Höhle der Löwen” juror Georg Kofler (64) is also skeptical: “Monument protection? It’s ridiculous. Celebrities benefit from their notoriety. Most strive for it and enjoy it. You just have to deal with the risks and side effects with confidence. “

Gottschalk’s co-“super nose” Mike Krüger (69): “Tommy has the right nose for many things. Monument sounds old and dusty. The main thing is that our noses remain a cultural asset. “