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RTL Names Sebastian Paul and Tim Reitz as 2026 'Die Bachelors' Leads

The network keeps the two-lead format despite last year's linear ratings slide.

Overview

  • The new season was filmed in South Africa and has no announced premiere date, with production handled by Warner Bros. International Television Production.
  • Sebastian Paul, 33, from Düsseldorf, is a former police officer and longtime performance athlete who now works as a sport- and nutrition coach and says he is ready for marriage and a family.
  • Tim Reitz, 35, from Cologne, runs a personnel services company in the care and pedagogy sector and says he is seeking a self-reliant partner after prioritizing work for years.
  • Viewer reactions on social media quickly criticized the casting for perceived sameness and a lack of diversity.
  • Tabloids reported an unverified claim that one lead quit late in production after falling for a contestant, and RTL said it does not comment on speculation about the course of the show.