Giovanni Zarrella unexpectedly has to compete against Andy Borg

That's why a new edition of “Schlager-Spaß mit Andy Borg” was quickly produced, as the SWR confirmed in response to an IPPEN.MEDIA request. The new show, which has already been recorded, will run parallel to the “Giovanni Zarrella Show” on ZDF. Schlager fans are literally spoiled for choice. With guests such as the Kastelruther Spatzen, Semino Rossi, Mara Kayser, the Fetzig'n from Zillertal, Sigrid & Marina, Teddy and the Lollipops, Martin Domingos, Damiano Maiolini and the Rheinauer Seebären, this edition also promises plenty of fun.

Andy Borg has to face Giovanni Zarrella and his stars – SWR sees no problem in this

The “Giovanni Zarrella Show” features a number of more famous artists (including Matthias Reim, Maite Kelly, Howard Carpendale and Italian superstar Gianna Nannini), but it is often the smaller, more approachable acts that win over the audience. As a result, many will probably be undecided until the very end whether they will switch to Giovanni Zarrella's (46) star-studded, glossy show or Andy Borg's cozy, rustic wine bar.

The SWR does not see any problems with this overlap: “Andy Borg has his regular audience. “The 'Schlager-Spaß mit Andy Borg' goes in a completely different direction than 'Die Giovanni Zarrella Show',” a spokesperson said when asked. Viewers who want to see both shows can of course access the show they missed in the respective media library. Incidentally, nothing will change in the “Schlager-Spaß” edition announced for October 3rd – according to SWR, this will also be a new episode. The broadcaster had already explained in the spring why the “Schlager-Spaß mit Andy Borg” keeps getting cancelled spontaneously. Sources used: IPPEN.MEDIA press conferences at SWR, smago.de, schlagerprofis.de