Overview
- Most of the 12 contestants and their companions have arrived on the Gold Coast ahead of the 23 January live premiere, according to RTL.
- Several participants publicly distanced themselves from Gil Ofarim before departure, with Nicole Belstler-Boettcher labeling his past lie a no-go and others signaling little interest in discussing the issue in camp.
- Hubert Fella said he landed with a knee tear and postponed an operation to compete, planning surgery after the show, as reported by Bild.
- Stephen Dürr stated in an Instagram video that he broke confidentiality by telling his friend, the late YouTuber Tana, and he is dedicating his appearance to him.
- RTL published the list of on-site companions at the Imperial Hotel, naming Ofarim’s cousin Tzviki Cohen among them, as the network readies nightly broadcasts and its discussion shows.