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Die Bachelors’ 2026 Premieres on RTL+ With Two Leads and New Twists

RTL has also greenlit a one‑off comeback special for former lead Paul Janke with applications open and filming planned later in 2026.

Overview

  • The new double‑Bachelor season, which began streaming Wednesday on RTL+, features Sebastian Paul, 33, and Tim Reitz, 35, with the TV launch set for June 10 on RTL.
  • Episode 1 uses a live party format for rose hand‑outs and, despite the pressure, all 22 women remain in the competition after the premiere.
  • Promos trail a “mole” entering the women’s villa as a listening insider, adding a surveillance twist designed to test conversations and intentions.
  • Preview clips hint that one Bachelor could exit early with a contestant, a storyline presented as a teaser rather than a confirmed outcome.
  • Separately, RTL confirmed “Der Bachelor – Pauls zweite Chance” for Paul Janke, who is single and seeking a “second chance,” with applications open now and celebrity fan Bill Kaulitz cheering the move.