Overview
- Joyn confirmed that Eike Immel was removed from filming after two days for "multiple boundary violations," but has not publicly detailed the specific conduct.
- Production reports and Bild claim Immel used the racially charged term "Negerkuss," ignored staff admonitions, and quoted the first stanza of the Deutschlandlied; those allegations remain reported but not independently verified.
- Immel has denied being racist and told reporters he wants to apologize, with his lawyer saying he regrets the incident and is under pressure ahead of an ongoing appeal.
- Immel was convicted of fraud in 107 cases and sentenced to two years and two months by the Amtsgericht Marburg, a verdict he and his lawyer have appealed and that is not yet enforced.
- The case raises questions about broadcaster responsibility and editorial transparency because Joyn plans to disclose the full footage and reasons only when the season airs in autumn, which will shape public understanding and reputational consequences.