Overview
- The ARD gala aired live on January 10 from Berlin’s Velodrom with Florian Silbereisen hosting the annual ‘Schlagerchampions – Das große Fest der Besten.’
- Helene Fischer returned from her babypause for a fan‑voted medley and a duet with Silbereisen, performing without any rehearsal in the venue.
- Producers staged on‑air surprises, including a detailed model preview of Fischer’s planned 360‑degree tour stage for summer 2026.
- Michelle performed during an announced farewell narrative but confirmed her televised send‑off will take place at the Schlagerbooom Open Air in Kitzbühel on June 6.
- Social media reactions criticized the show’s repetitiveness and reliance on familiar acts, even as the format continues to reach a large TV audience.