Overview

• Giovanni Zarrella dedicated his ZDF show on 20 September at 20:15 to Howard Carpendale, recorded in Dortmund’s Westfalenhalle.
• The three-hour broadcast brought together stars including Wencke Myhre, Ireen Sheer, Beatrice Egli, Alexander Klaws, Sasha, Kerstin Ott, Ben Zucker, Nik P. and Gregor Meyle.
• Carpendale was visibly emotional during the finale and wiped away tears after the extended celebration.
• Jürgen Drews returned briefly to the stage for a duet after his 2023 farewell show, with coverage noting his polyneuropathy and limited mobility.
• Carpendale’s career milestones highlighted during the special include more than 65 million records sold and his upcoming 80th birthday in January 2026.