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Simone Ballack Weighs Taking Pendant With Son's Ashes Into Dschungelcamp

Her hesitation stems from the risk that luxury items can be confiscated during the show.

Overview

  • RTL has confirmed Ballack for the 19th season of Ich bin ein Star – Holt mich hier raus!, which begins on 23 January 2026.
  • She told the Abendzeitung she is undecided about bringing a pendant that contains pressed ashes of her son, Emilio.
  • Her concern centers on production rules that allow luxury items to be taken away after rule breaches, making the keepsake feel unsafe.
  • She said she has not planned to discuss her son's death in the camp and that the topic has no priority for her, though it could arise.
  • Media reports from outlets including FOCUS online, GALA, Promiflash, and TAG24 reproduce her remarks, and no final decision has been reported.