Thorsten Legat is almost considered a reality TV luminary. Hardly any celebrity has taken part in more TV shows than the ex-professional footballer. After his sporting career, Legat devoted himself entirely to television – with success. But exactly this career path seems the 55 year old to question afterwards.
Thorsten Legat honestly: That’s why he regrets his TV career
In an RTL interview, Thorsten Legat looked back on his career and came to one conclusion: He should never have accepted his first request back then: “I would have been happy if I had never received the request. That changed everything. Til today.” But why does Thorsten Legat now think so negatively about his TV career? Because the athlete is actually made for television. No matter which format Legat takes part in, he performs with ambition and fun. In fact, his remorse has nothing to do with himself, but with his sons.
His son Nico also found his way onto television in 2023 when he appeared on Temptation Island with his then-girlfriend Sarah. But the legacy scion didn’t exactly shine with charm in the cheating format. He behaved extremely badly and
cheated on his girlfriend in front of the camera. Thorsten Legat and his wife Alexandra were ashamed of their son’s behavior and, as parents, did not support his decisions. The couple would often ask themselves what they did wrong in their upbringing. “We have given our children values and then there comes a moment when you think: What’s wrong?”Legat reflected. His wife would also have wanted their son to have a normal job. With Thorsten, the publicity is completely enough for her.
The parents have little to no contact with their other son Leon.
Thorsten Legat remains loyal to reality TV
Since the child has already fallen into the well anyway, it no longer makes sense for Thorsten Legat to forgo TV appearances. He can currently be seen in season 3 of The Big Celebrity Penance on Joyn and ProSieben – and even together with his son Nico. For the father-son duo This is the second format this year. At the beginning of 2024, the two were on the Amazon reality show The 50.