Overview

• Christian Schottenhamel, a prominent Oktoberfest host, called the show “not Bavaria, not Munich, not Hofbräu” and said it “throws a bad image on all Bavaria.”
• HeidiFest was staged on September 18 at the Hofbräuhaus as a televised schlager event led by Heidi Klum.
• Industry outlet DWDL reported 760,000 total viewers and a 5.9% share in ages 14–49, which fell below the channel’s average.
• Some viewers praised the lively format on social media despite the weak ratings.
• Whether the pre‑Wiesn special will return next year remains undecided.