Overview

• Israel closed its airspace due to the ongoing conflict with Iran, stranding Kiewel in Tel Aviv and forcing her to miss the June 15 broadcast.
• Joachim Llambi and Lutz van der Horst served as one-time hosts for the special celebrating Kiewel’s 25th season anniversary.
• The Fernsehgarten show proceeded with its regular lineup, featuring performances by Katja Ebstein, Peter Schilling, Marianne Rosenberg and other scheduled guests.
• The replacement hosts relayed that Kiewel was safe, conveyed her regret and noted she was “wahnsinnig traurig” about missing her milestone show.
• Views on social media varied from longing for Kiewel’s return to commendations for the swift hosting adjustment and program resilience.