Elton booed by audience during ZDF‑Fernsehgarten Mallorca show

On Sunday 19 July 2026 the ZDF‑Fernsehgarten aired a Mallorca‑themed live edition from the Mainzer Lerchenberg. Entertainer Elton made his debut as co‑moderator alongside longtime host Andrea Kiewel.

During the programme Kiewel asked Elton which team he thought would win the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina. Elton replied, “Ich glaube tatsächlich, dass Argentinien gewinnt,” and added “Ist mir doch egal!” The comment sparked immediate booing from the roughly 6 500‑strong audience, many of whom were Spanish‑team supporters. After the boos Elton responded calmly with the same “Ist mir doch egal!” line, and later a spectator shouted “Geiler Typ,” turning the atmosphere around. The World Cup final later ended with Spain as champion.

The show continued with party hits and performances by Mallorca‑scene artists such as Mia Julia, Mickie Krause, Lorenz Büffel and others. It forms part of the ZDF‑Fernsehgarten’s 40th‑anniversary season.

Key quotations: - “Ich glaube tatsächlich, dass Argentinien gewinnt.” - “Ist mir doch egal!” - “Geiler Typ.”