Overview
- RTL Zwei has halted its collaboration with Jerome until police review claims by ex-partner Michelle that he threatened her with a blank-firing pistol, a charge he denies, with the episode containing the dispute scheduled to air on October 28.
- The broadcaster said possession of the pistol type is legal but using it to threaten is a criminal offense, and the crew stopped filming to de-escalate and offered Michelle support.
- Recent episodes also show contrasting work attitudes, with Michelle attending a job interview with little preparation while Jerome let a local 500–700 euro job offer lapse over tax concerns and other priorities.
- Other storylines continue, including 64-year-old Bärbel losing a cleaning job after refusing evening hours and the Jobcenter directing long-term recipients in Rostock to mandatory orientation measures.
- Coverage unfolds as Chancellor Friedrich Merz promotes tougher benefit obligations and stronger sanctions, a policy push highlighted in reporting that references cases like Jerome’s.