Gundula Gause, the charming host of "heute journal," had an unexpected incident during her live broadcast. At around 10:01 PM on Monday, viewers witnessed her struggling with reading and speaking the news. The beloved presenter, 58, suddenly experienced issues with her speech and had to halt her co-presentation.
Fortunately, her colleague, Dunja Hayali, stepped in to finish the program, announcing that Gundula was feeling better by the program's end. The fainting spell was a sudden and unexpected occurrence for the viewers of over 4.6 million, watching the incident unfold live.
The next day, Wulf Schmiese, the head of ZDF's news magazine, set the record straight, stating that there was no serious cause behind Gundula's sudden drowsiness. A medical examination revealed an "orthostatic collapse," explaining her symptoms.
In her email to ZDF colleagues at 1:01 AM, Gundula herself assured everyone that she was feeling better and that there was no need to worry about anything more serious. She described her symptoms as nausea, headaches, and dizziness, which were likely due to dehydration and under-eating.
Despite the brief interruption, Gundula's supporters at ZDF were quick to offer their reassurance. Hanna Zimmermann would take over co-presenting "heute journal" the following day, allowing Gundula to take the time she needed to fully recover.
As for Gundula's future, fans of the show can look forward to her return with enthusiasm. Schmiese and the entire ZDF team expressed their support for Gundula and wished her a speedy recovery, looking forward to her next assignment.
While the exact details of Gundula's recovery plan are not available at this time, fans can rest assured that their favorite host is on the mend and will be back on the air soon.
