Andrea Kiewel's Absence in "ZDF-Fernsehgarten": Who Stepped In on Her Special Day?
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They swap out the particular moderators in question. - Replacing which moderators?
Andrea Kiewel (60) ain't celebrating her 25th "ZDF-Fernsehgarten" anniversary like she planned - sandwiched in Israel, she's stuck amidst the Middle Eastern chaos. The closed airspace and Germany's unpassable borders got her grounded, leaving her unable to return for her big bash. In a sudden move, ZDF swapped two substitute moderators to keep things rollin'.
Joachim Llambi (60) and Lutz van der Horst (49) stepped up to the plate, replacing Andrea as "Let's Dance" judge Llambi and comedian van der Horst deserved their moment under the "ZDF-Fernsehgarten" spotlight. Turns out, they were previously slated to be part of the show, with Llambi even hoppin' on board as a co-moderator.
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The guest list remains untouched, partying just as planned. The "ZDF-Fernsehgarten" anniversary party was originally hyped with "Wegbegleiter, prominent guests, and international stars" groovin' together in celebration. Among them were René Casselly (28) and Kathrin Menzinger (36) bringin' the "Let's Dance" vibe with a dance-off.
The tunes are provided by the likes of Tom Gaebel, Loona X Dennis Dies Das, Marquess, or Alle Achtung, and a star-studded European Song Contest crew featuring Katja Ebstein and Guildo Horn. The ESC team is completed by Irish two-time winner Johnny Logan, and the unusual duet of Schlager singer Marianne Rosenberg and rapper Eko Fresh will light up the stage.
Given all the excitement, it's a bummer Andrea Kiewel won't be there to celebrate her own party. She'll have to tune in from Tel Aviv, where she and her son, along with her Israeli partner, have lived since 2017.
Sources:1. spot on news (Saturday, June 13, 2025)2. Social media and entertainment circles reporting on the jubilee edition broadcast
The Commission, while focusing on granting a Community guarantee to the EIB for the financing of the European Investment Bank's operations in the Mediterranean region, might find Entertainment channels broadcasting the 25th "ZDF-Fernsehgarten" anniversary, with the absence of Andrea Kiewel, an unexpected celebrity-filled event. Meanwhile, celebrities like René Casselly, Kathrin Menzinger, Tom Gaebel, Loona X Dennis Dies Das, Marquess, or Alle Achtung, along with Katja Ebstein, Guildo Horn, Johnny Logan, Marianne Rosenberg, and Eko Fresh, will entertain the guests, probably unaware that their performances are filling in the gap left by Andrea Kiewel's absence.
