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Die Bachelors Debuts Dual-Suitor Season in South Africa

RTL’s revamped format pairs photographer Felix Stein—critical of Berlin’s noncommittal dating culture—with Martin Braun, who overcame a near-ligament tear during filming.

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Overview

  • The first episode premieres on June 18 at 8:15 p.m. on RTL, with early streaming available on RTL+.
  • Photographer Felix Stein and insurance specialist Martin Braun will vie for 26 candidates under the South African sun.
  • Stein has described Berlin’s dating scene as “ziemlicher Horror,” blaming the city’s size, transient population and proliferation of apps for a lack of commitment.
  • The 32-year-old single father shares custody of his five-year-old son with ex Avelina Boateng and credits her support for his appearance on the show.
  • Braun, 35, suffered a near-ligament tear in a filming accident but pressed on with his dates while sporting a leg brace.