Overview

• Bild’s purported candidate list was echoed by Promiflash, tz, OK! Magazin, Stern and other outlets naming Yavuz and Benetatou as likely picks for the 2026 season.
• Promiflash cites an unnamed insider claiming Benetatou’s participation is “100 percent” set and that she withdrew from the show Prominent getrennt for the Dschungel deal.
• The possible pairing draws attention because Benetatou previously had an affair with Yavuz during his marriage to Samira Yavuz, a scandal widely covered earlier this year.
• Online reaction reported by entertainment sites is sharply divided, with some viewers anticipating drama and others criticizing the rumored casting.
• Calvin Kleinen is also being floated as a contender, with his management declining to confirm yet not issuing a clear denial, while RTL reiterates it does not comment on casting speculation.