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Florian Schroeder's "Journal Deluxe" on ZDF: The most important guest is himself.
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"Heute-show" star in Thuringia: Why Mario Voigt faces off against Fabian Köster: Fabian Köster in Erfurt: The "heute-show" comedian takes on top politicians - ...
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Streamer stalks Fabian Köster: Was the "heute show" reporter harassed? - | State Parliament administration is investigating
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Key FactsState Parliament Reviews Alleged Harassment of „heute show“ Reporter Köster
Oct 15, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
- The state parliament is reviewing the incident and plans stronger safeguards for press work and undisturbed stays.
- A video released by the channel shows the filmer following Köster after his conversation with Ulrich Siegmund.
- Köster twice said he gave no interviews while working, but the streamer continued asking questions and following him.
- According to the administration, violations could bring expulsion or even bans from the parliament after warnings.
Why do you keep trembling like that? Are you nervous when you talk to Mr. Siegmund?— Direct quote from a streamer of the YouTube channel Deutschland-Kurier, addressing Köster during filming.

Opinion"heute-show" criticizes Siegmund, "Compact" celebrates: The "heute-show" claims to know how to expose AfD politician Ulrich Siegmund. The opposite could be true ...
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Hans-Joachim Heist: "Many were worried I might have a heart attack playing the role"
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"There's a bit of Gernot Hassknecht in me": How Hans-Joachim Heist became more serene with age.
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Paid articlePaywall Quiz show debacle at NDR: This show doesn't deserve the brilliant young-faced Fabian Köster
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In the ZDF elevator, Johann Wadephul reveals: His wife once forbade him from holding a ministerial post
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No break for Welke’s team: Cologne’s “heute-show” to air four new special formats this summer
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Schlager star Howard Carpendale shows a conciliatory attitude in his dispute with "heute-show" host Oliver Welke.
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Key FactsWelke Apologizes for Offensive Carpendale Joke
May 2, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: focus.de
- Oliver Welke made a controversial joke about Howard Carpendale’s fans on the heute-show, triggering strong criticism.
- He later admitted the remark was a 'stupid, unnecessary old joke' and promised to avoid insulting singers going forward.
- Howard Carpendale expressed disappointment and demanded an apology before any further discussion could take place.
- Welke clarified the joke was part of a satire on AI and noted he had never attended a Carpendale concert.
Yes, it was a very dumb, unnecessary old joke.— Oliver Welke, in the latest episode of the heute-show, admitted that it was a very dumb, unnecessary old joke and pledged not to insult any singer again.

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