Overview

• ARD has retracted Thilo Mischke's appointment as 'ttt' co-host following backlash over alleged sexism, racism, and ableism in his past work.
• The broadcaster acknowledged errors in its decision-making process, citing reputational harm to both ARD and the 'ttt' program.
• To prevent similar issues, ARD has centralized 'ttt' production under MDR for the next two years, streamlining decision-making and accountability.
• New binding casting criteria have been introduced, and ARD is reviewing its internal standards across the network to improve future processes.
• Mischke criticized ARD for its handling of the situation, stating he had warned the broadcaster about potential controversies tied to his past work.