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Stefan Mross Faces Live Voting Mix-Up as Young Contestant Stakes Claim to His Chair

A contestant’s on-air correction of a voting error underscores Mross’s commitment to showcasing emerging hosts on the show’s milestone season.

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Overview

  • Stefan Mross has fronted Immer wieder sonntags since 2005 without a long-term contract and worries about being dismissed like predecessors Andy Borg and Max Schautzer.
  • During the June 22 broadcast at Europa-Park, Mross accidentally swapped the final digits of the Sommer-Hitparade voting numbers and guest Willly intervened to set them right.
  • Ten-year-old Dominik performed “Major Tom” and announced his ambition to become a moderator, prompting Mross to quip that the boy was “sawing at my chair.”
  • Mross reaffirmed his plan to continue hosting for at least another 30 years, identifying young talent as the future of the program.
  • The show’s 30th anniversary season continues to mix established Schlager stars with newcomers in its family-friendly live format.