RTL’s ‘Dschungelcamp’ Sets Jan. 23 Return With 90% New Trials and First‑Show Surprise

Overview

• The 19th season of Ich bin ein Star – Holt mich hier raus! premieres Jan. 23 at 20:15 on RTL and RTL+.
• RTL entertainment chief Markus Küttner says about 90% of trials are new, with a larger change revealed in the first live broadcast.
• Pre‑show coverage begins Jan. 18 with a live Warm‑Up hosted from Cologne by Angela Finger‑Erben and Olivia Jones, featuring links to Australia.
• The 12‑person lineup is confirmed, and several contestants including Simone Ballack, Hubert Fella, Gil Ofarim and Nicole Belstler‑Boettcher have begun traveling to Australia.
• Gil Ofarim’s participation is drawing public backlash and boycott calls, fee reports above €300,000 remain unconfirmed by RTL, and fellow contestants such as Hardy Krüger jr., Nicole Belstler‑Boettcher and Stephen Dürr signal plans to address his past in camp.