Eric Philippi is a German Schlager singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist who rose to fame winning ARD’s “Schlagerchallenge 2021,” and who became one of the genre’s most talked-about figures through his high-profile relationship with fellow Schlager star Michelle. In September 2026, he broke his silence on their split with an emotional public statement.
Eric Philippi Personal Information
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Eric Philippi |
| Date of Birth | January 2, 1997 |
| Age | 29 (as of 2026) |
| Birthplace | Saarbrücken, Saarland, Germany |
| Nationality | German |
| Profession | Singer, Songwriter, Multi-Instrumentalist |
| Record Label | Telamo (since 2020) |
| Known For | Winner, ARD’s Schlagerchallenge 2021; albums “Schockverliebt” (2021) and “Wir bleiben noch” (2024) |
| Ex-Fiancée | Michelle (Tanja Gisela Hewer), engaged June 2024, separated May 2026 |
Biography & Career
- Born January 2, 1997, in Saarbrücken, Germany. He began classical trumpet training at age nine before moving into songwriting and performing.
- Signed to the Munich-based label Telamo in 2020 and has since released two studio albums: “Schockverliebt” (2021) and “Wir bleiben noch” (October 2024).
- Won recognition on ARD’s “Schlagerchallenge 2021,” a talent competition hosted by Florian Silbereisen, which helped establish him as a rising name in German Schlager music.
- Beyond his own recordings, he’s active as a songwriter and producer for other artists — most recently credited as co-writer on Marie Reim’s single “Kopfkino” in 2026.
- Announced only one live concert date for 2026, an open-air show on August 8, as he shifted focus toward songwriting and production work.
Relationship with Michelle
In June 2023, it became public that Philippi was in a relationship with fellow Schlager star Michelle (real name Tanja Gisela Hewer, born February 15, 1972) — a performer 25 years his senior. In June 2024, the pair announced their engagement during the recording of ARD’s Schlagerboom Open Air, with Philippi having proposed during a Berlin concert.
In May 2026, the couple publicly confirmed their separation. After months of silence, Philippi addressed the split directly in a roughly three-minute Instagram video statement in September 2026. He confirmed the decision to separate was his own, saying, “That this decision caused pain — incidentally on both sides — deeply saddens me.” He said he chose to speak out because “there is a point at which a boundary is crossed, and I have reached that point,” clarifying that his earlier silence was not an agreement with claims made by others and stating he had taken legal steps against statements he says are demonstrably false. He also acknowledged making mistakes during the relationship’s final months and said he wants to move forward focused on his music career.
FAQs
He was born on January 2, 1997, making him 29 years old as of 2026.
No. The couple, who got engaged in June 2024, publicly confirmed their separation in May 2026.
In his September 2026 statement, Eric Philippi confirmed that the decision to separate was his.
He’s known for winning ARD’s Schlagerchallenge 2021, his albums “Schockverliebt” and “Wir bleiben noch,” and songwriting for other Schlager artists, including Marie Reim.
Michelle (Tanja Gisela Hewer), born February 15, 1972, is roughly 25 years older than Eric Philippi.
