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RTL Adds Trigger Warning to 'Temptation Island VIP' Episode as Aleks Petrovic Apologizes

RTL says the scenes will be addressed at the reunion after viewers denounced footage of Petrovic spitting champagne at women.

Overview

  • The contested sixth episode on RTL+ now opens with a warning about “emotional pressure and toxic behavioral patterns toward women.”
  • Petrovic posted an Instagram apology acknowledging hurtful conduct, taking responsibility and rejecting claims of any sexual assault, and said a fuller statement will follow.
  • RTL previously responded on the show’s Instagram by urging respectful comments and saying fuller context will come at the season reunion expected late December or January.
  • Host Janin Ullmann publicly distanced herself, writing “A no is a no.”
  • Reaction among reality personalities split, with Calvin Kleinen and Samira Yavuz condemning the behavior as demeaning while co-contestant Wladi Gärtner cautioned against a flood of hate.