Overview
- Atalay said she tore a ligament after missing a step getting a croissant, reporting the injury on Instagram and posting studio photos on Monday.
- She presented her ntv political talk the same evening and the broadcast ran as planned with no change to the programme.
- Guests on the episode included Green Party leader Felix Banaszak and journalist Ulf Poschardt, who discussed the Saxony‑Anhalt election, how to deal with the AfD, and the federal government's situation.
- Photographs and her post show a grey orthosis on her foot and a crutch, and she thanked those who helped her while noting sitting is easy and walking on crutches remains difficult.
- Atalay is a well‑known German presenter who moved from ARD’s Tagesthemen to RTL in 2021 and launched her ntv talk in October 2025; the next episode is scheduled for 7 September and will also be available on RTL+.