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Jimmy Kelly's playback breakdown on ZDF: whistle performance causes laughter
Jimmy Kelly caused a stir on ZDF's “ Fernsehengarten” during his appearance on June 8, 2025. A playback glitch made his performance moment unforgettable.
Jimmy Kelly's playback breakdown on ZDF: whistle performance causes laughter
At the beginning of June 2025, Jimmy Kelly made an unforgettable, albeit embarrassing, appearance on ZDF’s “Fernsehgarten”. During the show, which had the theme “Vintage Flea Market,” Kelly and his band presented a party version of the song “Ares Qui.” During his performance, however, the audience noticed a strange glitch: the singer was dancing with a whistle in his mouth and therefore missed his singing cue.
When the playback of his voice started, Kelly had to hastily remove the pipe from his mouth in order to continue singing in sync. This moment revealed the playback nature of his performance and caused ridicule on the Internet, while the local audience remained unimpressed and celebrated happily. Kelly reacted humorously to the situation and smiled sympathetically into the camera.
Playback as common practice
It is not uncommon for artists to perform on playback in the ZDF “ Fernsehengarten”. A ZDF spokesman explained that due to the tight organizational and technical requirements, live performances on the show are only possible in exceptional cases. Rehearsals for a take only last an average of 15 minutes, making it difficult to realize a full live performance.
Most artists, including Kelly, therefore often rely on full or half playback. However, the latter is only permitted upon request. Although the glitch drew amused comments online, it did not affect the mood of the audience, who continued to enjoy the atmosphere.
Although the situation was perceived as awkward, the audience remained calm and continued to celebrate with Andrea Kiewel, who encouraged the editorial team to drink during the show. Despite the playback glitch, a happy atmosphere was maintained.
Jimmy Kelly's appearance on ZDF's "Fernsehgarten" is remembered for this humorous incident, although the organizational circumstances behind the scenes make it clear why such technical breakdowns are not uncommon on the show.
For more details on this incident, the reports can be found at Schlager.de and TZ can be viewed.