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Fernsehgarten on Tour’ Goes Live at Völklinger Hütte as Rain and Tight Security Mark Saarland Specials

Next week’s broadcast comes from an Oct. 3 taping and follows a lineup change after singer Eric Philippi withdrew due to illness.

Overview

  • ZDF’s Oct. 5 edition aired live from the UNESCO‑listed Völklinger Hütte with performances by Marquess and appearances from guests including chef Christian Rach and astronaut Matthias Maurer.
  • A planned “Daddy Cool” dance challenge on Saarbrücken’s Ludwigplatz struggled early with rain and sparse turnout before more participants joined later in the show.
  • The Oct. 12 “Schlagerparty” episode will be broadcast from a pre‑recording on Oct. 3 and features Nicole, Beatrice Egli, Eloy de Jong and Vincent Gross.
  • Eric Philippi announced on Instagram that illness forced him to cancel his scheduled appearances, including the tour special and a Bremen concert.
  • Reporting highlights reinforced safety measures for the production, including visible bodyguards for Andrea Kiewel, entry checks and a ban on leaving kitchen knives openly on set.