Overview
- Joyn confirmed the 65-year-old former national goalkeeper left the show's camp after two shoot days because of repeated conduct violations that the production called 'Grenzüberschreitungen'.
- Tabloid and production sources reported that Immel used a racially charged term and quoted the first stanza of the Deutschlandlied, and that he continued after staff warnings; Joyn has not released the footage yet.
- Immel has apologized to the public, denied racist intent in interviews, and his lawyer said he was under legal pressure while preparing an appeal of a recent fraud conviction.
- Production continued without Immel and Joyn told reporters viewers will see the full context and the reasons for his removal when the fifth season streams on Joyn in autumn 2026.
- The alleged remarks touch on words and symbols that carry strong historical and social sensitivity in Germany, a factor likely to shape public reaction and the show's editorial handling when the episode is shown.