Overview

• The May 18 episode of ZDF-Fernsehgarten started at 12:30 CET, 30 minutes later than usual, to accommodate live coverage of Pope Leo XIV's inauguration.
• The Swiss-themed episode was shortened but featured notable guests, maintaining the show's tradition of diverse entertainment.
• Andrea Kiewel continues her 25th season as host, balancing celebratory milestones with real-time adjustments for major events.
• Recent live broadcast challenges included scheduling shifts, audience reactions, and an on-air gaffe misnaming singer Eloy de Jong.
• Kiewel, who lives part-time in Tel Aviv, has described the show as a personal refuge from the stress of life in a conflict zone.