Overview
- The Joyn 24-hour livestream began on October 4 at 15:00, with daily Sat.1 episodes scheduled from October 6 for two weeks.
- Contestants elected Michael Naseband as the first Bauleiter on day one inside the bare-bones container setting.
- A production rule requires all six outdoor beds to be occupied at all times, ensuring each resident likely spends nights outside.
- Producers confirmed that Harald Glööckler and returning star Désirée Nick will join as late entrants on Monday.
- Désirée Nick said she negotiated a record fee, claiming 50% of a previously stated €1 million wish, as hosts pointed to Nick, Christina Dimitriou, Andrej Mangold and Glööckler as likely flashpoints.