Overview
- The sting happened during the open‑air ZDF‑Fernsehgarten while Kiewel was speaking with guests, an episode that occurred on Sunday, August 30.
- Kiewel and guests tried to shake the insect from her red dress on camera before she announced the sting and briefly paused the conversation.
- While the show continued, on‑site crew treated Kiewel with a cooling pad and a post‑show Instagram story showed her pointing to the affected spot under her collarbone with the caption that she was fine.
- Reports differ on the insect: Kiewel first called it a bee, later suggested a bumblebee, and some outlets cited t‑online saying it may have been a wasp.
- The incident highlighted the risks of live outdoor broadcasts, underscored Kiewel’s long experience handling surprises on air, and prompted quick social‑media reassurance that appears to have limited public concern.