Overview
- The season begins January 23 on RTL, with Ofarim traveling to Australia after admitting in court in 2023 that his 2021 hotel accusation was false.
- Multiple outlets report a six‑figure, reportedly record fee exceeding €300,000 for Ofarim’s participation, while RTL has not disclosed pay.
- Bild and other outlets say Peter Klein and Brenda Brinkmann are in Australia as potential replacements, a standard contingency RTL declines to discuss.
- An RTL interview that barred questions about the scandal and a fumbled introduction video drew fresh criticism as boycott calls continue online.
- Several castmates, including Nicole Belstler-Boettcher and Hardy Krüger Jr., say they plan to confront him in camp, while RTL says viewers will see how he faces his past.