He was on television for the first time 30 years ago, and in 1995 he became a star through the relationship show “Only Love Counts”.
Today Kai Pflaume (53) is one of the most popular presenters in Germany, and has been presenting the show “Small versus Large” since 2011.
Next Saturday (8.15 p.m., Das Erste) the big anniversary edition will run with Elyas M’Barek (39), Senta Berger (80), Peter Maffay (72) and many other stars who take on children in their duels. But what about Kai Pflaume when it comes to young and old?
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In BILD am SONNTAG he talks about:
► Enlarge:
“You could bring my finger back to its normal size. That’s the only thing that is too small for me. (Plum has been missing the foremost link on his right index finger since he got his finger stuck in a door as a two-year-old, editor’s note.)
► Faint-heartedness:
“I think it’s really bad when people who work in service are unfriendly and only turn 180 degrees when they recognize me. I’ll say: ‘I would be happy if you were so nice to everyone.’ “
Kai Pflaume (center) with child candidate Ronja and singer Nico Santos (28), who compete against each other in the Michael Jackson duel on Saturday in “Small versus Big”Photo: NDR / Thorsten Jander
► Make big:
“I don’t want to stick to my lapel that I made Shakira great. But at least she had her first TV appearance with us in Germany and was a lot better known afterwards. “
► Being small:
“When I was still working at the bank, I worked as a moderator five or six evenings a week. With the result that I could only sleep two or three hours at night. At some point I fell asleep in the office chair in the afternoon. I had to go straight to the boss and was allowed to explain how I would like to change that. “
► Small-scale:
“For ‘Small versus Big’ I tried doggedly to ride a unicycle. I wanted to make it at least two meters. And although I think I have a good sense of balance, it didn’t work out. The slackline also defeated me. During the famous Eskimo roll with a canoe, I felt like I drank a whole pool because I tried again and again. Unsuccessful. “
In his private life, the presenter also likes to wear sweatpants and a T-shirtPhoto: Parwez
► Being great:
“I think you can have fun with me. People who work with me also know that I value teamwork and that it’s not a one-man show. “
► Small-mindedness:
“Before I leave the room at the hotel, I tidy up and make my bed. When a maid comes in and knows it’s my room, I don’t want her to think, ‘What kind of guy is the plum!’ Maybe that’s because I know how guests can leave their rooms, since I used to work in the hotel myself. “
► Small or large balls:
“Small balls now! Table tennis is fascinating. You have to be able to anticipate the situation and react quickly. In addition, the creativity in the information. We have unofficial statistics on the show that show that particularly gifted children play table tennis and usually also play a musical instrument. “
► Small or big appearance:
“All in good time. I love casual streetwear, t-shirts and sneakers as well as chic suits with shirts and ties. However, I never have sneakers with a tuxedo. “