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Ramona Leiß Returns to Television Garden

Ramona Leiß was once famous at ZDF's Television Garden show. The lesbian presenter returned as special guest after years away.

RainbowNews EditorialJune 7, 2026 — Duitsland3 min read
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Ramona Leiß was a popular presenter during the 1990s. She worked for ZDF's Television Garden, a famous German TV show. After many years, she finally appeared on stage again.

She appeared as a special guest in the current show. That was a special moment for many viewers. Ramona stood out with a striking mullet hairstyle. That is a cut short in front and long in back. She also participated in action painting. That is an art form where you throw or splatter paint on canvas.

In 2008, Ramona publicly came out. She announced that she is lesbian. That was a big step at that time. Unfortunately, her coming out had serious consequences for her career. She received far fewer TV offers afterwards. Many people believe her coming out was the reason. The television industry wasn't ready for openly gay presenters then.

It is good that Ramona is back on German television now. Her return shows that times are changing. LGBTQ+ people are increasingly accepted in media. Yet it is sad that her career was affected by her sexual orientation. No one should lose work because they are honest about who they are.

The show welcomed her with open arms. The audience reacted enthusiastically to her presence. For many LGBTQ+ viewers, her return was inspiring. It shows that openness and authenticity are eventually valued.

Ramona Leiß is an example of resilience. She has endured difficult times. Yet she is back in the spotlight now. Her story reminds us of acceptance's importance in media.

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