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Kiewel's Partisan Turn on Live 'Fernsehgarten' Prompts Complaints as Ratings Hit Season Low

A ratings slump against ARD's athletics broadcast coincides with renewed scrutiny of Kiewel's conduct.

Overview

  • During a live tug-of-war, Andrea Kiewel loudly backed one team, interrupted guest Ramona Mühl mid-explanation, and declared, "Ich bin so auf Krawall gebürstet."
  • Viewer comments on social platforms criticized the show's volume and Kiewel's shouting, with some calling the delivery "unerträglich."
  • The 21 September broadcast averaged about 1.21 million viewers and an 11.9% share, a season low cited by DWDL, while ARD's World Athletics coverage drew roughly 2.55 million and a 24.3% share.
  • A brief fan exchange saw two children give Kiewel friendship bracelets labeled "ZDF" and "Kiewel," and she reciprocated with a Taylor Swift "After Glow" bracelet.
  • The show's Instagram confirmed that singer Kayef canceled his planned appearance, wishing him a speedy recovery.