Overview
- Speaking at the opening of Olivia Jones’ themed bar in Hamburg, the 38-year-old said he would not go back to the RTL show for any amount of money.
- He joked he would rethink only if Angela Merkel joined, praising her humor and composure as a fit for the camp’s setting.
- He said the most difficult part of his 2014 stint was dealing with fellow contestants rather than the trials or sleeping outdoors.
- In remarks to OK! Magazin, he argued Jan Köppen is not the right host, describing him as too deep and too intellectual for the format.
- His comments land after a contentious 2026 season involving Gil Ofarim that drew criticism of the hosts, with no changes to casting or hosting announced.