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Stefan Mross hosts final episode of ‘Immer wieder sonntags’
The long-running German music program ‘Immer wieder sonntags’ aired its final live episode on September 6, 2026, at Europa-Park in Rust. Hosted by Stefan Mross since 2005, the show is being discontinued by ARD and SWR due to budget cuts and a strategic shift toward digital formats and younger audiences.
The finale achieved record viewership, drawing approximately 1.59 million viewers and a 22 percent market share. The broadcast was highly emotional, featuring performances and tributes from various Schlager stars, including Andy Borg, Vanessa Mai, and Stefanie Hertel. Mross was visibly moved by the farewells, which included a performance by a children's choir.
Following the broadcast, tensions surfaced between Mross and SWR management. Reports indicate that during an after-show event, Mross expressed significant frustration regarding the cancellation, criticizing the manner in which the decision was handled and addressing SWR executives directly. Despite the show's end, Mross stated he remains optimistic about his future television projects.
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ARD · Andrea Kiewel · Andy Borg · Europa-Park · Immer wieder sonntags · SWR · Stefan Mross
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- [● 4 SOURCES] The music show ‘Immer wieder sonntags’ will be discontinued after more than 30 years. www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de
- [● 4 SOURCES] The discontinuation is due to cost-cutting measures and a desire to invest in new digital formats. www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de
- [● 2 SOURCES] The show reaches approximately 30 percent fewer people than it did ten years ago due to declining linear television viewership. www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The show ‘Schlager-Spaß mit Andy Borg’ will not be canceled but will be outsourced to an external production company.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Starting in 2027, ‘Schlager-Spaß mit Andy Borg’ will be produced in a hall at Europa-Park in collaboration with Kimmig Entertainment.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Moderator Stefan Mross has held discussions with other television stations regarding potential continuations of his programming. www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de