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Kiewel fights to return: security situation delays anniversary in TV garden!
Andrea Kiewel was unable to appear at the “ZDF- Fernsehengarten” anniversary show due to the tense security situation in Israel.
Kiewel fights to return: security situation delays anniversary in TV garden!
Andrea Kiewel, the popular presenter of “ZDF- Fernsehengarten”, celebrated a very special anniversary on June 15, 2025: she has now been in front of the camera for 25 years. But she couldn't appear at the show's big celebration. Kiewel remained stuck in Tel Aviv because the airspace over Israel was closed due to the tense political situation. This situation not only caused a stir, but also heated discussions among her fans. How Mercury reported, the absence was annoyed by some viewers who complained about their constant commuting between Tel Aviv and Mainz.
The production of “ZDF- Fernsehengarten” has now backed Kiewel and made it clear that her travels are private, but this did not appease the critics. The presenter, who has lived in Israel since 2017, wants to stay there, even if uncertainties increase. It was not the first time that Kiewel was prevented from returning home due to political conflicts in the region. How HNA informed, there was recently a rocket fire on Tel Aviv, which also endangered their return.
Representation and quotas
On Sunday June 15th, Joachim Llambi and Lutz van der Horst stepped in to host the show. This spontaneous solution turned out to be very successful: with 1.88 million viewers, the program achieved a market share of 20.5 percent, as ZDF confirmed in a press release. Interestingly, Llambi was originally scheduled to be a co-host, but the special circumstances meant that he now took over as the main presenter. However, it remains unclear whether Kiewel was able to be connected via video during the show, which is due to the uncertain security situation.
But the good news is coming: Andrea Kiewel will return to the “ZDF TV Garden” on Sunday, June 22nd, after she was able to fly out via an Egyptian route tz reported. Details about the exact departure are still missing, ZDF has kept quiet about it. Despite all the challenges, Kiewel's return remains a ray of hope for many viewers.
The situation around Kiewel is an impressive example of how much the political situation in the region can influence the lives of artists. For the loyal fans the motto is now: keep your fingers crossed that the upcoming programs can run again in the usual manner. The tension remains!