Overview
- Engels is confirmed among nine acts for Germany’s national final on February 28 in Berlin, which ARD will broadcast live at 20:15, hosted by Barbara Schöneberger and Hazel Brugger.
- Following the announcement, she highlighted a comment reading "No boobs = zero points for Germany" and replied that women are not here to meet beauty ideals, noting she fed her two children with her body.
- She says she and her team recognized "Fire" as ESC‑ready during writing and positions the song to boost confidence for women and girls, linking the effort to her Starke Mädchen foundation.
- In an RTL interview, Engels said she has developed a thick skin and accepts that not everyone will like her bid, calling the chance to represent Germany an honor.
- The winner will go to the Eurovision final in Vienna on May 16, with competitors including Ragazzki, BELA, Dreamboys The Band, Laura Nahr, Malou Lovis, Molly Sue Horn, MYLE and wavvyboi.