Overview
- Eric Stehfest publicly confirmed a relationship with Sarah Scheil by posting a kissing beach photo on Thursday, July 2, 2026, and wrote an emotional Instagram caption about finding love again.
- In a Bild interview on Friday, July 3, 2026, Stehfest said he plans to file for divorce from Edith and wants to marry Sarah, calling their union the start of a blended-family plan.
- The couple’s public custody dispute remains active, with Edith accusing Eric of restricting her access to their children and Eric denying any attempt to take sole custody while saying authorities have set contact conditions.
- Influencer Jenny König posted that she invested ten months in a relationship with Eric and learned of his new partner via his Instagram post, but her allegations have not been independently verified.
- The story is unfolding largely on Instagram and in tabloid outlets, with Edith posting mocking clips and Eric sharing domestic snapshots, and the next developments to watch are any formal divorce filing and moves in the ongoing custody case.