Overview
- Fella, 57, is confirmed for Ich bin ein Star – Holt mich hier raus! and will enter the camp on January 23, 2026.
- He has lived with type 1 diabetes for 41 years, shares his management publicly on Instagram, and receives treatment at the Diabetes-Klinik Bad Mergentheim.
- His husband, Matthias Mangiapane, who placed fifth in the 2018 season, has given him detailed preparation advice based on first-hand experience.
- The guidance includes using Dixi toilets during trials instead of the camp latrine, avoiding uncooked water, and drinking heavily in roughly 31°C conditions.
- Fella states he wants to reach the final and perform better than Mangiapane’s 2018 result.