Overview
- RTL named the 12 contestants: Gil Ofarim, Simone Ballack, Mirja du Mont, Stephen Dürr, Hardy Krüger Jr., Nicole Belstler-Boettcher, Hubert Fella, Patrick Romer, Eva Benetatou, Samira Yavuz, Umut Tekin and Ariel.
- The 19th season airs daily from January 23 to February 8 with 17 episodes at 20:15 on RTL, with full availability via the RTL+ streaming service.
- Sonja Zietlow and Jan Köppen return as hosts with Dr. Bob, and RTL adds a pre-season warm-up on January 18 followed by two Sunday editions of Die Stunde davor.
- Gil Ofarim’s participation has drawn online criticism, boycott threats and calls from former participants for him to donate his appearance fee.
- Media reports note a €100,000 prize for the winner, continuing the show’s recent format.