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Die Bachelors Returns to RTL With Record-Low Ratings

The dating show drew just 230,000 viewers in the key 14-49 demo on its comeback, leaving RTL to weigh format adjustments or cancellation.

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Overview

  • Following its July 2 return, Die Bachelors recorded 230,000 viewers in the 14-49 demographic for a 6.3% share, marking a new series low.
  • Total audience numbers fell to 660,000 viewers and the broader 14-59 demo share dropped to 4.6%.
  • RTL briefly removed the show at the end of June and aired a Splash! compilation, citing programming clashes and fierce prime-time competition.
  • ProSieben’s Wer isses? also underperformed with 510,000 total viewers and a 5.4% share in the 14-49 group, while Sat.1’s Das große Backen – Die Profis attracted 1.14 million viewers.
  • The ongoing slump has intensified questions about whether RTL will attempt format tweaks or opt to cancel one of its former flagship reality offerings.