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ZDF Names New ‘Hallo Deutschland’ Hosts as Long-Serving Presenters Exit

ZDF says it flagged the change in 2023 as part of a planned refresh.

Overview

  • The broadcaster confirmed Marvin Fischer and Sandra Maria Gronewald will present the magazine in rotation, replacing Tim Niedernolte, Lissy Ishag and Babette von Kienlin at the end of June 2026.
  • Lissy Ishag criticized the handling of the decision and said she will no longer appear on ZDF with immediate effect.
  • She said the move followed a period in which she felt little appreciation and contrasted that with her work at Radio Mixtape.
  • ZDF said editors informed the hosts in 2023 and held regular, transparent talks about the change.
  • Tim Niedernolte, who has presented the show since 2014, thanked viewers for his run and said he is discussing new projects.