Sport1‘s ruth Hofmann Welcomes Baby Boy, Announces Break From On-Air Duties
Berlin, Germany – March 18, 2024 – Sports journalist Ruth Hofmann has given birth to a son, she announced today via Instagram. Teh news follows a live on-air reveal of her pregnancy during Sport1’s “Doppelpass” program on March 9th.
Hofmann, 39, shared a photo of her newborn, partially obscured, with the caption “Welcome to our world, sweet little boy!” She also tagged her partner, Sergio Perales Caliz, in the post. Details regarding the baby’s name have not yet been released.
The declaration marks a meaningful personal update for the prominent Sport1 personality, who revealed her pregnancy during a segment on “Doppelpass” hosted by Florian König. König playfully noted Hofmann’s typically independent stance before announcing she was expecting “reinforcements.” Hofmann confirmed the news, adding she was expecting a baby and would be concluding her current season with the network to focus on motherhood.
Hofmann has been a fixture at Sport1 as 2016. Her roles include hosting the popular “Doppelpass” football talk show, presenting the Saturday evening broadcast of the 2. Bundesliga top game, and leading the live format “Spotlight.” Prior to joining Sport1, Hofmann gained recognition through a 2010 competition organized by Sky, leading to a volunteer position that eventually became a full-time role.
She began a relationship with Spanish sports journalist Sergio Perales Caliz in May 2023, frequently sharing photos of the couple on her Instagram account. Perales Caliz maintains a relatively private profile, not being widely known in the public sphere.
This birth adds to Hofmann’s already established career trajectory within German sports broadcasting, and her planned break signals a shift in focus as she embarks on motherhood. Her return to Sport1 remains unconfirmed, but the network has expressed support for her decision.
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Date of Birth Announcement: The article now specifies the date of the Instagram announcement (March 18, 2024). Location: The article now specifies Berlin, Germany as the location of the announcement. partner’s Profession: Clarifies Sergio Perales Caliz is also a sports journalist.
Relationship Start Date: The article explicitly states the couple began dating in May 2023.
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