RTL Introduces Late-Season Twist in 'Sommerhaus der Stars' Offering Sarah Joelle a Final Forfeit Option

Overview

• Silva Gonzalez and Stefanie Schanzleh received the most nomination votes and were set to leave before the twist intervened.
• Instead of an exit challenge, production delivered a second letter granting Sarah Joelle Jahnel the option to give up her place in the final so the voted-out pair could remain.
• Contestants reacted with visible shock as several urged Sarah Joelle and her partner Ersin to stay and criticized the offer as unethical.
• Sarah Joelle had previously signaled she might quit, voiced doubts about winning, and was heard contemplating a prize-splitting request if Silva and Stefanie were allowed to continue.
• Coverage notes that a reprieve for Silva and Stefanie could inflame tensions due to earlier confrontations with other couples.