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RTL Sets 'Prominent Verwandt' for 2026 as Legat Duo Draws Early Pushback

RTL pitches a parent–child contest built to address rifts, naming Thorsten and Nico Legat as an early team.

Overview

  • The broadcaster announced a spin-off of 'Prominent getrennt' slated to debut on RTL+ in 2026.
  • The format places reality personalities with their parent or child in a shared house to face physical and emotional challenges for a cash prize not yet specified.
  • Ex-footballer Thorsten Legat and his son Nico are confirmed participants after publicly acknowledging a strained relationship.
  • Early reaction on RTL+’s Instagram includes comments from users threatening to boycott over the Legats’ inclusion, and the network has not addressed the criticism.
  • RTL has not released a full cast list or detailed episode schedule beyond the planned 2026 launch window.