Overview
- Ofarim is confirmed to enter Ich bin ein Star – Holt mich hier raus! on January 23, with contestants already in Australia preparing for the season.
- Former winner Lucy Diakovska says a reality show is not suitable for addressing the 'Davidstern' scandal and predicts a difficult stay for Ofarim.
- Ofarim frames his participation as a challenge and a new beginning, saying he wants viewers to see who he really is.
- RTL defends the casting, stating Ofarim has answered legally for his false accusations and that audiences will see how he deals with his past.
- Before departure, Ofarim apologized that attention is centered on him, cited a promise to his family, and his 2021 allegation later admitted false in 2023 remains the backdrop.