Overview

• The German Weather Service issued an official heat warning for Mainz on June 22 from 11 am to 7 pm with temperatures expected to reach 36 °C. ZDF broadcast its live Fernsehgarten from Mainz-Lerchenberg between 12 pm and 2:10 pm under sweltering conditions and reminded attendees to stay hydrated and seek shade.
• A 20-minute mermaid performance in the XL pool prompted social media users to criticize its length and question the show’s pacing.
• Andrea Kiewel returned to host after travel disruptions in Tel Aviv, joking on air about everyone jumping into the pool to beat the heat.
• Viewers noticed a sparkling ring on Kiewel’s finger during the broadcast, triggering widespread engagement speculation.