Birgit Fenderl is leaving ORF: A farewell with emotions and vision!

Birgit Fenderl is leaving ORF: A farewell with emotions and vision!

Big changes are coming to the ORF as Birgit Fenderl, one of the house's best-known journalists and presenters, says goodbye to the stage. After 31 years of service to Austrian broadcasting, she will present her last program at the end of December. Fenderl expresses himself emotionally: “Yes, and I can’t really imagine it… After all, I moderated tens of thousands of people.” Her successor is already being hotly debated, as is the case crown reported. While the ORF Board of Trustees is currently discussing savings and redesigns for several most popular programs, another icon of TV operations is saying goodbye.

A new focus on advice and training

The 53-year-old Viennese, who became known not only for her moderation but also for her work at universities of applied sciences, plans to concentrate on moderations with agencies as well as media training and keynote speaking in the future. “But I also want to pass on women’s know-how,” she explains. Her commitment to the media world will not end there as she remains open to future challenges. “I’m the director of what I’m doing now,” says Fenderl confidently.

At the same time, the proven satirist duo Stermann & Grissemann continue to provide a breath of fresh air in their late-night show “Welcome Austria” on ORF 1. They captivate audiences every week with their provocative topics and sharp humor. Their unique way of processing content in an entertaining way has made them one of the most popular entertainers in German-speaking countries. Again ORF As can be reported, the two have also been running successful primetime shows since 2012 and have won numerous awards, including Romy for the most popular comedian.