Overview
- RTL’s 19th season began on January 23 with daily live episodes scheduled through February 8.
- The premiere split contestants between the main camp and Snake Rock, setting up head‑to‑head challenges from the outset.
- Eva Benetatou won the decisive eating tie‑break by finishing a huntsman spider with egg sac, securing six stars for her team as Snake Rock went without.
- Gil Ofarim was met with a cold reception tied to his 2021 ‘Davidstern’ case and 2023 admission; on air he said he cannot discuss the matter.
- Hardy Krüger Jr. revealed a past severe alcohol dependence that nearly led to organ failure, while viewers selected Hubert Fella vs. Ariel Hediger for the next trial and a camp merge was slated for day two.