Overview
- RTL's new season begins on Jan. 23 with twelve contestants bound for Australia, and several have already arrived after long-haul flights from Frankfurt.
- Multiple participants criticized Gil Ofarim's inclusion, with Nicole Belstler-Boettcher saying his past actions clash with her values and Hardy Krüger jr. stating he intends to ask him direct questions.
- Stephen Dürr acknowledged breaking the show's confidentiality by telling YouTuber Tana about his participation and said he is dedicating his stint to the late friend.
- Hubert Fella disclosed he has a torn knee and will postpone surgery until after the show, while his companion Patrick Mast detailed more than €100,000 spent on over 100 cosmetic procedures.
- Media report Peter Klein is positioned as a replacement candidate, and Yvonne Woelke plans to travel at her own expense if he is called into the camp.