Mouse-riding Silver earns points on his "flight"

Florian Silbereisen, known for hosting ARD Schlager shows and ZDF's "Traumschiff", has stepped into a new role as the host of the popular family entertainment show, "Die große Maus-Show". This change came about due to the show's regular host, Esther Sedlaczek, going on maternity leave.

Before taking over, Silbereisen attended the last recording of the show in Cologne. During this visit, he was warmly welcomed by the show's iconic "mouse" mascot, a moment he found to be special and memorable.

Silbereisen's first foray into hosting "Die große Maus-Show" was met with praise from both the industry and the show's regular host. "DWDL.de", an industry service, described his hosting as a "truly successful, pun intended, 'Mausflight'". Esther Sedlaczek herself expressed her approval, stating that she wouldn't dare to give a "no-go" to Silbereisen as a host for the show.

On Saturday evening, an average of 2.65 million viewers tuned in to the first channel to watch Silbereisen in action. This viewership figure was approximately 350,000 more than the episode in early July, indicating a larger reach for the show with Silbereisen at the helm.

Prior to agreeing to host the show, Silbereisen had a meeting with Sedlaczek over lunch in Munich. During this meeting, Sedlaczek spoke highly of the "Die große Maus-Show" and its team, helping Silbereisen prepare for his new role. He also discussed the format of the show with Sedlaczek to ensure a smooth transition.

In light of his successful debut, "DWDL.de" suggested that Silbereisen should be taken out of the Schlager drawer more often. This praise is a testament to Silbereisen's adaptability and versatility as a host.

As Esther Sedlaczek plans to watch an episode of "Die große Maus-Show" with Silbereisen as the host, it seems that the show is in capable hands for the duration of her maternity leave. With his apparent enjoyment and good sense for spontaneity, Silbereisen is sure to continue entertaining viewers and maintaining the show's high standards.