Overview
- The ARD regional broadcaster SWR has told media outlets that it informed Stefan Mross on 20 March that 'Immer wieder sonntags' will not be continued after the 2026 season as part of programming cuts.
- Mross has publicly condemned how he was told, calling the moment "eiskalt," and he will still present the remaining summer episodes and specials scheduled through 13 September 2026.
- SWR issued a short statement backing its account, saying it will not give further details in order to protect confidentiality and the agreements reached with Mross.
- Several industry figures have pushed back on Mross's public response, with former host Uwe Hübner criticizing the tone and event manager Andreas Lambeck accusing Mross of canceling a November 2025 gala on short notice.
- Mross says he is holding talks with private broadcasters about continuing the format and plans a concert tour, while the show's end removes a longstanding platform for schlager newcomers as public broadcasters redirect funds to other and digital projects.