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Aleksandar Petrovic’s Gender-Role Comments Draw Fire in ‘Temptation Island VIP’ Premiere

Vanessa Nwattu says a pre-show interview collapsed over a ‘who wears the pants’ question, setting a tense tone for their arrival on the island.

Overview

  • The season launched on RTL+ this week with Petrovic asserting a dominant provider role and questioning who “brings the money,” prompting strong viewer criticism.
  • Nwattu told fans on Instagram that Petrovic halted their pre-show interview after she answered “fifty-fifty,” and that he stayed angry through their move into the villa.
  • She outlined strict boundaries for the show, barring both emotional and physical intimacy, including flirting, deep conversations, kissing and any intimate moments.
  • Petrovic defended himself on Instagram, rejecting claims he wants women “behind the stove” and describing his stance as a provider role paired with a woman’s “creator” role.
  • Online reaction has been largely negative, and separate rumors linking Petrovic to influencer Emmy Russ continue to circulate but remain unconfirmed under production secrecy and NDAs.