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After his tearful appearance on “Die Passion”, Jimi Blue Ochsenknecht answers questions from RTL celebrity expert Frauke Ludowig. But he doesn’t want to answer a question.
Kassel – Jimi Blue Ochsenknecht (32) is not currently making headlines with his music or his acting career. Instead, in recent weeks he has attracted negative attention with a public family argument and the “involuntary father” comment regarding his daughter. In “The Passion” he now plays Judas – and creates a very unpleasant moment.
When he betrays Jesus: Jimi Blue Ochsenknecht fights back tears during “The Passion”.
Jesus and his disciples sing “Die Toten Hosen” songs, Mary suddenly sings Helene Fischer, Kassel becomes Jerusalem and a 250-pound cross of light is dragged three kilometers across the city by 600 people in turn: This is “The Passion “. Since 2022, RTL has been telling the story of Jesus’ suffering shortly before Easter with German celebrities in the main roles. One of these celebrities is Jimi Blue Ochsenknecht. He’s playing Judas this year.
After almost 2 hours and a final appearance by Ben Blümel (42) as Jesus, fans can look forward to a little encore. Because Frauke Ludowig (60) closely examines the celebrities live on stage after “The Passion” – including Jimi Blue Ochsenknecht. For him, the evening was “very emotional,” as he reveals. You saw that too. Because when he betrays Jesus, tears flow from him. “It was very strenuous playing Judas, the struggle with yourself to convey these emotions.”
After just a few minutes: RTL viewers tear up “The Passion”
Two years ago there was a state of emergency in Essen at Easter – because RTL staged “The Passion” there for the first time. This year the live spectacle will take place in Kassel. Rehearsals and setup have been going on there for weeks. But is this mega effort even worth it? TV viewers are completely tearing up “The Passion” online.
Uncomfortable moment: Jimi Blue Ochsenknecht avoids questions about his family several times
Precisely because this role is so emotionally charged, Jimi Blue Ochsnenknecht was able to count on the support of his family. Papa Uwe Ochsenknecht “also wrote toi, toi toi,” reveals the Judas actor with a grin. But Frauke Ludowig asks again and asks: “Dad and the others too?” – and then things get uncomfortable. “Yes, a few,” he tries to avoid the question. But the RTL celebrity expert wants to know more precisely.
“Who then?” Frauke Ludowig specifies her question again. But Jimi Blue Ochsenknecht sticks to his vague answer and says: “It’s none of your business.” He knows that people are curious, but “some things can be kept private,” the actor said in the end.
Speaking of “The Passion”: Frauke Ludowig had to experience first-hand with “Die Passion” that not everything goes smoothly at a live event: There was a sound breakdown. Sources used: “Exclusive Special: The Passion”/ RTL