“Mr. Ulmen doesn’t want to,” is the headline in “Zeit” in its article, for which it actually conducted an interview with the actor.Image: imago stock&people
Two journalists spoke to Christian Ulmen for hours about Collien Fernandes’ allegations. But then he backs down.
June 4, 2026, 3:08 p.mJune 4, 2026, 3:08 p.m
In March, Collien Fernandes dropped the bombshell in “Spiegel”: her ex-husband Christian Ulmen had “virtually raped” her (Watson reported). The presenter and actress spoke openly about the experience, thousands took to the streets, politicians spoke out – only Ulmen didn’t say a thing. That’s what two journalists wanted Time change.
Anne Kunze and Laura Hertreiter wanted to shed light on the case “from all sides,” as they say in their article: “We asked Collien Fernandes for information and exchanged ideas with lawyers, authorities and their work colleagues. And we confronted Christian Ulmen, the alleged perpetrator.» He agreed to talk.
What does the actor say about his ex-wife’s allegations? Next to alleged domestic violence it should also be under her name fake profiles created in social networks, wrote to men and sent them Nude photos and porn sent to give the impression that they were showing his ex-wife.
Collien Fernandes at the demonstration against sexual violence against women in Hamburg at the end of March.Image: IMAGO / Future Image
Anne Kunze and Laura Hertreiter met Ulmen in March. The journalists spoke to him for five hours, and his lawyer Christian Scherz was also there for two and a half hours. And what came of it? Nothing.
The story of a failed research
He gave “comprehensive answers,” “but we are not allowed to document his words,” they write: “Our interview was followed by a week-long argument about wording.” In the end, Ulmen and his lawyer withdrew all citations.
A second interview with Christian Scherz also resulted in the same thing. “This is the story of a failed investigation that leads right into the underbelly of show business, the judiciary, the media and the audience,” write Anne Kunze and Laura Hertreiter in their published article: “Here, everyone has their own rules, intentions and reasons for speaking – or for remaining silent.”
That’s exactly what Ulmen continues to do while the Potsdam public prosecutor’s office investigates some of the allegations against him. Why the man would have done such a thing to his wife remains unanswered.
Contact points for victims of domestic violence
Domestic violence is understood physical, psychological or sexual violence within a family or in a current or dissolved couple relationship. Those affected can contact the cantonal victim support centers report on the website of the Victim Support Switzerland can be found. The national victim support telephone number 142 has also existed since May 2026.
The advice is free, confidential and anonymous. If women no longer feel safe at home, they can find… women’s shelters a safe place to stay. This offers further support Women’s emergency phone. Affected men can contact the contact point Stop or to that Men’s Office Zurich turn around. In the event of crimes abroad, Swiss citizens can contact the FDFA helpline: +41 800 24 7 365.