ZDF says Christmas Eve Ade: Horst Lichter brings new swing!

ZDF says Christmas Eve Ade: Horst Lichter brings new swing!

ZDF has announced a fundamental change in programs for this year's Christmas Eve. After over a decade full of hit music and happiness with "Christmas Eve with Carmen Nebel", a new concept will be introduced in 2024. The decision that the traditional show did not continue was made because the odds have decreased sharply in recent years, even though the show was a guest of top -class pop stars.

This innovation marks the end of an era for long -time moderator Carmen Nebel, whose contract was not extended with the ZDF. Since 2012 she has been the central figure in the station's Christmas entertainment. The ratings, which were initially still very strong, could not be kept, which led to this drastic step.

a new format on Christmas Eve

On December 24th, at 8:15 p.m., Horst Lichter, known from the popular flea show "Bares for Rares", will now be accompanied by the evening. The new show is entitled "Bares for Rares - Christmas Eve" and promises to offer a mixture of nostalgia, humor and festive mood. The proven concept of the junk show is retained, while additional Christmas music ensures the right atmosphere.

To get the audience in advance, there will be a special prime time edition of "Bares for Rares" on December 18, which will be recorded in the festively decorated DRACHENBURG Castle. Here comedian Hugo Egon Balder, known for his sharp humor, will appear as a guest, which further increases the anticipation for the new Christmas edition.

Christmas program highlights in ZDF

The ZDF not only redesigned the Christmas Eve, but also compiled a varied program for the holidays. On December 25th, the "Helene Fischer Show" will be broadcast, which should delight the audience with impressive musical performances and prominent guests. The following day, December 26th, the audience can look forward to a new episode of "The Dream Ship". In this special adventure, Florian Silbereisen will again be seen in his role as captain Max Parger, while he takes the audience on an exciting journey.

These changes in the ZDF Christmas program show the station's attempt to go over time and to use the taste of the audience. The change from the usual formats to new concepts could help to regain the audience and to provide fresh impulses in Christmas entertainment. More details on the program changes are at www.merkur.de to be found.