Overview
- Emmy Russ claims Aleksandar Petrovic repeatedly kissed and groped her and tried to get her drunk, saying she refused intimacy and may release supporting recordings.
- Aleksandar Petrovic denies any sexual intimacy occurred, labels the allegations false, posts chats and photos as rebuttal, and says he will have damaging claims legally reviewed.
- Russ shared a Temptation Island photo of Petrovic alongside the German Red Cross alcohol‑support hotline, a post widely read as an insinuation about his drinking.
- Chris Manazidis stoked speculation of a date with Russ through coordinated social posts, escalating tensions given his rivalry with Petrovic.
- Separate #CoupleChallenge scenes triggered criticism of Russ for bodyshaming Sophie Welack; Russ issued a public apology as viewers called for consequences and Petrovic cited the incident in his counterattacks.