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Three Couples Exit as 'Das Sommerhaus der Stars' Season 11 Intensifies

New rules that limit who can play and early streaming releases are changing tactics in the house and raising fresh questions about contestant wellbeing and relationship strain.

Overview

  • Episode seven of season 11 saw three couples leave the show after a recorded on‑camera breakup, two voluntary exits and one eviction decided by fellow contestants.
  • A contestant experienced panic‑attack symptoms during a physical game, prompting on‑site production aid and later disclosure that she has a history of panic attacks.
  • Producers introduced two format changes this season: splitting the opening contests into separate triells so not all couples play at once and a new "Entscheidungsnacht" that lets housemates bar a pair from upcoming games.
  • RTL is rolling out new episodes on its streaming service RTL+ about a week before linear broadcast, a shift that reflects the format’s growing streaming audience compared with roughly one million viewers on linear TV.
  • The show continues to feed the so‑called 'Sommerhaus‑Fluch' narrative: the format is filmed in a real, bookable property in Bocholt-Barlo that is adapted for production, and historically many participating couples have split after appearing on the programme.