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Farewell to Claudia Reiterer: The end of an era in ORF talk!
Claudia Reiterer says goodbye to “Im Zentrum” on ORF after 18 years. The last issue discusses freedom of expression and debate culture.
Farewell to Claudia Reiterer: The end of an era in ORF talk!
After more than 18 years and a triumphant 654 editions, the era of “Im Zentrum” with Claudia Reiterer as presenter ended on Sunday evening, December 15, 2024. The last program, which was broadcast at 10:10 p.m. on ORF 2, dealt with the explosive topic “Are we REALLY not allowed to say anything anymore? – Let’s talk about it” and captivated many viewers. In the past eight years in which Reiterer moderated the show, it achieved an impressive average of 454,000 viewers and a market share of 21 percent, which made “Im Zentrum” the undisputed number one political discussion format in Austria orf.at determines.
To say goodbye, Reiterer wore a striking red outfit, her favorite color, and thanked the audience for their loyalty. “After eight years, I would especially like to say thank you to you at home,” she said touchingly. The show was known for its emotional depth and enlightening discussions on socio-political issues. ORF General Director Roland Weißmann praised her for her courage and her ability to create a space for public opinion. The farewell scenes behind the scenes were touching: Reiterer fought back tears and hugged her team, visibly moved, but did not yet know what her career path would be like. “My professional future is open,” she told the “Kurier”. Her successor, Susanne Schnabl, will start a new talk show from January 12th, like exxpress.at reported.
Claudia Reiterer leaves behind an impressive legacy. During her time at “Im Zentrum” she made a decisive contribution to shaping the political discourse in Austria. Your last broadcast was not only a look back at numerous emotional moments, but also a critical examination of the current culture of discourse, which is increasingly determined by topics such as censorship and freedom of expression. Prominent guests such as philosopher Richard David Precht and politician Meri Disoski contributed to the discussion and made the last edition an unforgettable event for viewers.