Overview

• The August 17 episode, filmed live at Europa-Park Rust, showcased Christin Stark, Ella Endlich, Frank Schöbel and the Esteriore Brothers among its lineup
• Schlager duo Kathrin and Peter announced on Facebook that their application for the season’s final show was rejected without explanation, drawing fan outrage
• Julian Reim disclosed that his father Matthias Reim has repeatedly declined invitations because the 10 a.m. start is too early, prompting host Stefan Mross to joke about moving the show to noon
• Mross kept the atmosphere lively with personal anecdotes—recalling being mistaken for Florian Silbereisen in a sauna—and playful game segments highlighting a song-identification mishap
• In its 30th anniversary season, 'Immer wieder sonntags' continues to balance live unpredictability and scheduling disputes as it heads toward the late-August finale