Overview
- Nicole Belstler-Boettcher became the first contestant voted out on Day 8, with Stephen Dürr receiving the second-fewest votes.
- Gil Ofarim again declined to discuss his 2021 hotel case, citing a confidentiality agreement, and pointed campmates to a 2025 Stern report that reviewed case files.
- The lawyer for the Leipzig hotel employee disputes the notion of a broad gag order on Ofarim, saying only the original accusations are barred from repetition.
- Ariel repeatedly confronted Ofarim and, despite earlier refusing a trial on Day 4, paired with him for a Day 8 challenge that yielded five of twelve stars after prior strong showings.
- Ariel remains a high-exposure, polarizing figure following allegations from Umut Tekin of a planned romance—which she denies—while audience voting continues to shape exits across the 17-day RTL season.