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ZDF-Fernsehgarten Shortened for Papal Inauguration, ESC Duo Absence Clarified

The May 18 broadcast will start 30 minutes later and focus on Swiss culture and Eurovision, as ZDF addresses Andrea Kiewel's remarks on Abor & Tynna's absence.

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Overview

  • The May 18 ZDF-Fernsehgarten will begin at 12:30 instead of the usual 12:00 to accommodate coverage of Pope Leo XIV's inauguration, reducing the show by 30 minutes.
  • The episode will highlight Swiss culture and the Eurovision Song Contest, featuring artists like Luca Hänni and Remo Forrer, but without German ESC duo Abor & Tynna.
  • ZDF clarified that Abor & Tynna declined their invitation due to scheduling conflicts before Eurovision, countering Andrea Kiewel's earlier critical remarks.
  • Andrea Kiewel faced audience backlash during the May 11 episode due to a football-related comment and misnaming guest Eloy de Jong twice as 'Eloy de Long.'
  • The 40th season celebrates Fernsehgarten's legacy while navigating live TV challenges, including scheduling shifts and audience reactions.