Daniela Büchner: Hater comments leave her cold

Daniela “Danni” Büchner (46) became known through her relationship with cult emigrant Jens Büchner (1969-2018), which was seen in the VOX show “Goodbye Germany”. Now the mother of five is getting her own docusoap: In four episodes, “These Büchners – Family Troubles Under Palm Trees” (from September 25, Wednesdays, 9:15 p.m., RTLzwei and on RTL+) shows the turbulent everyday life of Danni and her children Volkan (22), Joelina (24) and Jada Karabas (19) from her first marriage, as well as the twins Diego and Jenna (8), whom she had with Jens Büchner.

In an interview with the news agency spot on news, the 46-year-old reveals what viewers can expect, what she is particularly proud of and what she expects from a new partner.

What can viewers look forward to in your show?

Daniela Büchner: The audience can look forward to a family where there is always something going on, where everyone pulls together, but where everyone also has their own goals and wishes. The audience can experience us up close like never before. Above all, they can get to know my children better than ever. We always laugh a lot, but we also argue, tears flow – but we also make up.

How proud are you that you have your own docusoap and are now one of the most famous TV families in Germany?

Büchner: We are very happy and are looking forward to the exciting time of the broadcast. We do get to experience this form of fame, but we can lead a completely normal life on Mallorca. The people who know us from German television have mostly all seen us here before. For them it is mostly normal. We don’t live very close to the big German tourist hotspots. We see it as completely normal, especially as my kids have all grown up with them or are growing up with them. In Germany it would certainly be different. I find it funny that you count us among the most famous German TV families. I’ve never thought about it before. But that sounds great, thank you for that. Of course we are proud because it shows that we have undergone a great transformation and that lots of people like to see us. That’s always nice.

According to the press release, you are seen in the series as “more private than ever”. But are there situations that you would not show on camera? Where are your personal boundaries for yourself and your children?

Büchner: My limits are when I notice that my children are not feeling comfortable. In the past, the little ones didn’t give interviews or so-called original sound bites. But they really wanted to and during filming they always asked: Mom, can we say something? Can we answer these questions? And then I said yes. That was the kids’ decision and I would never order them to do anything in that respect. I didn’t make it easy for myself either, but was of course always there. But Diego and Jenna enjoyed it so much that I didn’t want to forbid them from doing it. The older ones decide everything for themselves anyway. But I’m happy that Volkan, for example, wanted to be involved much more than in the past. He mostly stayed out of it on “Goodbye Germany”. But here he is involved with his heart and is also a great asset to the filming. I think that’s great because he is always there for us and is a real family man. For me personally, there are taboos, but basically I’m an open person. The things where I don’t want to have a camera with me wouldn’t interest anyone anyway (laughs).

The programme deals with the potential move of your older daughters. You are considered a real lioness – how difficult is it for you to let your children fly?

Büchner: I’m very conflicted. Joelina and Volkan are of course at an age where you leave the family nest sometimes. It’s a good thing that you want to go your own way and I support that 100 percent. But I lived with Joelina for 25 years. We’re not just mother and daughter, we’re also best friends. That’s really nice because she’s a great emotional support to me – and vice versa, of course. I would miss her a lot in our everyday lives. But that’s the way things go and it will do her a lot of good.

Life in the public eye also attracts haters. How do you deal with nasty comments?

Büchner: I used to struggle with it a lot and let it get to me too much. When you’re struggling with your life and sometimes don’t know where you’re going, hater comments get you even more upset. Today I know what my path is, where my haven is and I see that all my children are on a great path. So nasty comments don’t bother me. Sometimes, when I have the time and the inclination, I give a cheeky reply. But most of the time I just ignore them.

You came to Mallorca through your late husband Jens. Would you like to stay there?

Büchner: Yes, this is our home, my younger children were born here. I feel totally at home here and don’t want to leave at the moment.

What do you generally wish for the future for yourself and your family – and could you imagine having a partner again?

Büchner: Of course I would like a new relationship based on respect and love. That would be very nice. But I don’t put any pressure on myself because unfortunately you can never force something like that.