Overview
- Episodes land on RTL+ one week before broadcast, with the free‑TV premiere airing on November 3 at 20:15.
- The traditional Scheunenfest opens the season with first connections and unexpected refusals, setting up the Hofwoche choices.
- RTL says farmer Friedrich received a record number of applications for the franchise, with key decisions teased for upcoming episodes.
- A would‑be participant named Armin says he was removed before filming; RTL disputes his account and cites a lack of serious interest.
- The 2025 cast features 13 candidates, including two women, as Bause — the face of the format since 2005 — notes she does not plan to still be on set at 70.