Overview

• During the Aug. 17 “Miami Vibes” episode, a spectator rushed at host Andrea Kiewel, who told bodyguards to stand down and took a selfie with the fan.
• A loud, costumed party group splashed Kiewel with beer or a white wine spritzer and overpowered an interview with flag football coach Jona Winkel, leading her to move closer to hear him.
• Long-time attendees and multiple outlets say younger party groups are securing scarce €12 tickets to drink and post on social media, leaving regular fans frustrated.
• One group told Bild they came after a viral beer-chugging clip near Kiewel, underscoring concerns about a shifting event atmosphere.
• ZDF issued a brief statement calling Fernsehgarten a summer highlight and welcoming strong interest, without detailing any new crowd-management steps.