Overview

• SWR confirmed that Mross's mother, Stefanie Mross, died at 85 in Upper Bavaria after living with dementia.
• The 24 August live episode went on from Europa-Park Rust with Hertel hosting at Mross's explicit request, supported by Uta Bresan.
• Hertel opened the broadcast with a direct message to Mross, expressing empathy and sending the team's thoughts to him and his family.
• Later on 24 August, Mross posted on Instagram to thank fans, his team, and Hertel for their support during his short family leave.
• Industry colleagues publicly shared condolences, including Andrea Kiewel's on-air message during ZDF's Fernsehgarten, while guests such as Hansi Hinterseer, Francine Jordi and Eloy de Jong performed on the ARD show.