Overview
- ZDF confirmed that Giovanni Zarrella will host 'Die große Weihnachtsshow' live from Offenburg on December 4.
- An initial guest list features Beatrice Egli, Howard Carpendale, Andreas Gabalier, Alexander Klaws, the No Angels and 'Lord of the Dance'.
- The program is framed as a fundraising event benefiting projects from Brot für die Welt and Misereor.
- The Helene Fischer Show will not air this year as Fischer focuses on her family following the birth of her second child in August.
- By mounting this special, ZDF positions Zarrella as its new festive flagship after Carmen Nebel stepped back from the network’s Christmas charity gala.